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to promote the interests or cause of
environmentalists advocating agricultural methods designed to slow the destruction of rain forests
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Recent Examples of advocated
Some Democratic candidates, including Tom Steyer and Tony Thurmond, have advocated for more aggressive positions such as abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, reflecting a perspective that strong anti-Trump positioning is essential in response to federal immigration enforcement threats.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
And that goes back to people who have written about this from early on, like the American political scientist Gene Sharp, who wrote a book that advocated all of these methods.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Luminus also advocated for its passage back then.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Lower rates advocated by the president would funnel cheap borrowing to corporations and wealthy investors at the expense of ordinary savers.
—Annelise Riles, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
City leaders have said Plano pays too much in sales tax for the services its residents receive and have advocated for reforms to DART’s governance, funding and service.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Sloat also advocated for mandatory insurance for e-bikes and dirt bikes.
—Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Dalio previously advocated for investors to have gold as 15% of their portfolio.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
And that goes back to people who have written about this from early on, like the American political scientist Gene Sharp, who wrote a book that advocated all of these methods.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Luminus also advocated for its passage back then.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Lower rates advocated by the president would funnel cheap borrowing to corporations and wealthy investors at the expense of ordinary savers.
—Annelise Riles, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
City leaders have said Plano pays too much in sales tax for the services its residents receive and have advocated for reforms to DART’s governance, funding and service.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Sloat also advocated for mandatory insurance for e-bikes and dirt bikes.
—Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Dalio previously advocated for investors to have gold as 15% of their portfolio.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocated
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Hoyer endorsed Boafo last month, shortly after announcing his plans to retire from the House at the end of his current term.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Avance Democratic Club endorsed Horvath in that campaign.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The bill passed with a 217-214 vote, supported by most Republicans and 21 Democrats.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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Stoschek’s foundation has supported dozens of exhibitions, including two of Germany’s pavilions at the Venice Biennale, and runs public museums in Düsseldorf and Berlin.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Advocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocated. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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