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
Senators were scheduled to have a recess next week, but many have advocated for sticking around through the weekend and into next week to resolve the crisis.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
In Europe, Viktor Orbán has been the only leader who has consistently advocated for peace since the first day of the war.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Tesla did not respond to a requests for comment, but the board has strongly advocated for this pay package in SEC filings and public comments.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Rodriguez didn't name nuclear energy specifically, but advocated for businesses to invest in renewable energy as part of the data center boom, and Roys agreed the state should ensure companies invest in upgrades to the state's energy infrastructure and shield ratepayers from higher costs.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Previously, Mamdani has advocated for stronger tenant protections and measures for easing affordability for New Yorkers.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
In recent years, Sands has advocated for bringing destination resort-style casinos to Texas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
Kump is a first-time political candidate who on the campaign trail has advocated for governmental accountability.
—Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
At a meeting where board members voiced confusion over that move, Chris Carney, a former state senator who is now Mooresville’s mayor, advocated for its approval.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
In Europe, Viktor Orbán has been the only leader who has consistently advocated for peace since the first day of the war.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Tesla did not respond to a requests for comment, but the board has strongly advocated for this pay package in SEC filings and public comments.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Rodriguez didn't name nuclear energy specifically, but advocated for businesses to invest in renewable energy as part of the data center boom, and Roys agreed the state should ensure companies invest in upgrades to the state's energy infrastructure and shield ratepayers from higher costs.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Previously, Mamdani has advocated for stronger tenant protections and measures for easing affordability for New Yorkers.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
In recent years, Sands has advocated for bringing destination resort-style casinos to Texas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
Kump is a first-time political candidate who on the campaign trail has advocated for governmental accountability.
—Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
At a meeting where board members voiced confusion over that move, Chris Carney, a former state senator who is now Mooresville’s mayor, advocated for its approval.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocated
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The farm’s owners disputed the CFIA’s conclusions, arguing that the ostriches that survived the flu might offer disease-fighting antibodies for research – an idea that Kennedy endorsed in his letter to the CFIA in May after meeting with Canadian officials.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sensing an opportunity, Richard Nixon later sought out Sammy’s advice on issues of race and poverty, and Sammy endorsed him for president in 1972 (the year after I was born).—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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How many voters supported, opposed Measure G In Nevada County, the largest portion of the library district, voters supported Measure G with by a 7-to-3 margin.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s why, according to graphic designer and rebranding expert Gardner, the Wichita community overwhelmingly supported the new Redhawks mascot.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Advocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocated. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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