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
Nils Gilman, a historian and senior adviser for the Berggruen Institute think tank, advocated in a New York Times op-ed last year for laws creating a legal privilege for AI.
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Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Both candidates advocated for universal background checks before the purchase of firearms and argued gun owners should be subject to more requirements, including training.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Mohammadi’s family had advocated for her transfer to adequate medical facilities for weeks.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Residents who advocated for the City Hall building wanted to see a new coffee and ice cream shop operate out of the site as part of a way to create a community hub in north Leawood.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Some community members have advocated for moving the vessel, which now serves as a floating museum, in order to generate revenue for the city, its port and the ship’s nonprofit owner, but efforts have stalled due to $20 million relocation cost.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Last time, no kiosks were installed in La Jolla, while inland transit communities like City Heights advocated for better representation.
—Harry Bubbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Local residents have advocated for years for Flat Top to be turned into a public park.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Jane advocated for her rescue, helped secure support for daily care, and later guided the creation of the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, where La Vieille could finally live in safety.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Both candidates advocated for universal background checks before the purchase of firearms and argued gun owners should be subject to more requirements, including training.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Mohammadi’s family had advocated for her transfer to adequate medical facilities for weeks.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Residents who advocated for the City Hall building wanted to see a new coffee and ice cream shop operate out of the site as part of a way to create a community hub in north Leawood.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Some community members have advocated for moving the vessel, which now serves as a floating museum, in order to generate revenue for the city, its port and the ship’s nonprofit owner, but efforts have stalled due to $20 million relocation cost.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Last time, no kiosks were installed in La Jolla, while inland transit communities like City Heights advocated for better representation.
—Harry Bubbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Local residents have advocated for years for Flat Top to be turned into a public park.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Jane advocated for her rescue, helped secure support for daily care, and later guided the creation of the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, where La Vieille could finally live in safety.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocated
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Hassett has previously endorsed the Retirement Savings for Americans Act, a piece of bicameral legislation reintroduced to Congress this week.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Ochoa is endorsed by outgoing trustee Sandoval.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Menin has supported Wilson, Bottcher’s former chief of staff, who had his ex-boss’s blessing in the race.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other factors, including scars, bruising, ligature marks and signs of malnutrition, supported evidence of long-term abuse, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Advocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocated. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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