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
Two months later, the white supremacist group bombed the home of Beth Israel's rabbi, Perry Nussbaum, who had advocated for integration, according to the synagogue's website.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Stitt first advocated for eliminating the maximum spending limit on the Parental Choice Tax Credits in his state budget proposal last year.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Jan. 2026
Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Buckley, unlike many of our friends on the left, would never have advocated voting for just the letter next to a name on a ballot.
—Paul Miller, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The American Bankers Association advocated for some policy changes, including asking the Federal Reserve to reverse its decision to stop accepting penny deposits at closed coin terminals operated by the Fed.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
As a drone whirred overhead and hooded people spray-painted the building and its fixtures, the protestors advocated for more civilly disobedient methods.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
LaMalfa described as a ‘no-nonsense conservative’ As chairman of the Western Congressional Caucus, LaMalfa advocated for wildfire victims as major blazes became a regular occurrence in his district, which encompassed much of the north state up to the Oregon border.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Despite being just 23 years old, Sink has advocated for vegan and vegetarian diets, animal rescue shelters and anxiety support through her social-media presence and interviews.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Stitt first advocated for eliminating the maximum spending limit on the Parental Choice Tax Credits in his state budget proposal last year.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Jan. 2026
Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Buckley, unlike many of our friends on the left, would never have advocated voting for just the letter next to a name on a ballot.
—Paul Miller, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The American Bankers Association advocated for some policy changes, including asking the Federal Reserve to reverse its decision to stop accepting penny deposits at closed coin terminals operated by the Fed.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
As a drone whirred overhead and hooded people spray-painted the building and its fixtures, the protestors advocated for more civilly disobedient methods.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
LaMalfa described as a ‘no-nonsense conservative’ As chairman of the Western Congressional Caucus, LaMalfa advocated for wildfire victims as major blazes became a regular occurrence in his district, which encompassed much of the north state up to the Oregon border.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Despite being just 23 years old, Sink has advocated for vegan and vegetarian diets, animal rescue shelters and anxiety support through her social-media presence and interviews.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocated
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Hoge said the county organization has not endorsed in the race.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sheehan has officially endorsed the bill, and believes its passage would save lives.—
Jessica Moore,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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This interest is supported by a robust M&A pipeline, particularly in sectors like health care, technology, and energy—where strategic consolidations are accelerating due to regulatory shifts and capital efficiency priorities.—
Carrie McCabe,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The agency already has strong underwriting standards that ensure that loans go to dependable borrowers, not the subprime candidates whom some past government lending supported.—
Fred P. Hochberg,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Advocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocated. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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