as in endorsed
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
Paul has advocated legitimizing DOGE’s cuts by putting them through Congress.
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
Lago and Anderson advocated sending the raises to voters in a ballot question, or at the very least hosting a dedicated public meeting about the proposal.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
In 2020, Bas advocated for cutting the Police Department budget by 50%, a proposal that was fortunately never carried out.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025
Legendary investors like Warren Buffett have consistently advocated for buying when others are fearful.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Gabriel has long advocated for nutrition, particularly for children.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Still, five of the Republican justices have, at various times, advocated for reviving the nondelegation doctrine.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
That’s why, over thousands of years, philosophers and spiritual leaders have advocated for a healthy form of letting go.
—Big Think, 27 Feb. 2025
Groups such as the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the Council for Responsible Nutrition have advocated for the FDA to crack down on products that are unsafe or falsely represented.
—Arthur Allen, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
Lago and Anderson advocated sending the raises to voters in a ballot question, or at the very least hosting a dedicated public meeting about the proposal.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
In 2020, Bas advocated for cutting the Police Department budget by 50%, a proposal that was fortunately never carried out.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025
Legendary investors like Warren Buffett have consistently advocated for buying when others are fearful.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Gabriel has long advocated for nutrition, particularly for children.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Still, five of the Republican justices have, at various times, advocated for reviving the nondelegation doctrine.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
That’s why, over thousands of years, philosophers and spiritual leaders have advocated for a healthy form of letting go.
—Big Think, 27 Feb. 2025
Groups such as the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the Council for Responsible Nutrition have advocated for the FDA to crack down on products that are unsafe or falsely represented.
—Arthur Allen, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocated
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This commission had not approved nor endorsed a data center, and all were in favor of starting a process through a request for public offering back in December of last year, with the full knowledge that a data center might be the potential use.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The current mayor has endorsed Tinaglia, saying his experience as a trustee and lifelong resident are big advantages.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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This seamless process ensures the recipient not only gains insights but also feels supported in understanding what those results mean.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Employees feel confident that their contributions are valued and supported by solid evidence, which encourages open communication and greater collaboration.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Advocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocated. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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