as in endorsed
to promote the interests or cause of
environmentalists advocating agricultural methods designed to slow the destruction of rain forests
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of advocated
Since 2009, the Glen Canyon Institute has advocated for a management plan in which water managers would allow Lake Powell to drain and instead send all water downstream to Lake Mead.
—
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The candidate has criticized the city's handling of the homelessness crisis and advocated for a more effective approach to addressing encampments and connecting people with services.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Governor Michelle Bowman advocated that the Fed not overreact to what could be a temporary price spike from an energy supply shock.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
During his 2022 campaign, Fetterman advocated for abolishing the filibuster to help pass legislation.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
In the books, the character is head of a white Valyrian family, but Toussaint, HBO and the show’s creators have strongly advocated for a more diverse story and the reception for the family has been broadly positive since the show’s launch.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Kim has called for creating a public disaster insurance program and advocated for preventing companies from raising rates after someone files a home or auto insurance claim.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Any actions by the commission, however, will have to navigate disagreements between France — which has advocated for robust measures — and Germany, which is wary of retribution from its top trading partner.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
According to reports, Sacks advocated for pulling the previous iteration of the executive order at the last minute.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The candidate has criticized the city's handling of the homelessness crisis and advocated for a more effective approach to addressing encampments and connecting people with services.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Governor Michelle Bowman advocated that the Fed not overreact to what could be a temporary price spike from an energy supply shock.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
During his 2022 campaign, Fetterman advocated for abolishing the filibuster to help pass legislation.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
In the books, the character is head of a white Valyrian family, but Toussaint, HBO and the show’s creators have strongly advocated for a more diverse story and the reception for the family has been broadly positive since the show’s launch.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Kim has called for creating a public disaster insurance program and advocated for preventing companies from raising rates after someone files a home or auto insurance claim.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Any actions by the commission, however, will have to navigate disagreements between France — which has advocated for robust measures — and Germany, which is wary of retribution from its top trading partner.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
According to reports, Sacks advocated for pulling the previous iteration of the executive order at the last minute.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocated
Verb
-
Other races The first candidate to be endorsed for office Friday was Ron Schutz.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
-
The charter association also has changed tack in the race for state superintendent of public instruction by backing San Diego Unified school board President Richard Barrera, the same candidate endorsed by the California Teachers Assn.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
The effort, led by Mitchell, was also supported by a coalition of medical clinics, labor unions and physician groups.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
-
These fire regimes supported the humans dependent on meat, the mammals dependent on early-successional browse and grass, and the plants dependent on fire and light.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Advocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocated. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
