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
China’s main energy trading partners in the gulf — Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait — have all advocated for a return to the status quo ante for the passage, pressing allies to reject Iranian control as the new normal.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, Jefferson advocated for modeling the young nation’s government architecture on the classical tradition, due to its associations with ancient Greek and Roman democracy.
—Kevin D. Murphy, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Back proposed using this to combat email spam, a niche use case that Nakamoto also advocated for.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
The Independent Medical Alliance is a group formed in 2020 that has advocated for Covid treatments at odds with the medical mainstream and supported Kennedy’s vaccine agenda.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Betting companies have advocated for regulations aiming at a more reliable market, but argued any tax increases could make local companies struggle to settle in Brazil as offshore sites would continue to tap into the Brazilian market without paying for licenses, among other requirements.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
But, the union has advocated for its workers to operate the data center once it is built, Beck said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Green advocated for using a method that has long been utilized against him.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan have advocated for using force if necessary to ensure maritime security in the region.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere, Jefferson advocated for modeling the young nation’s government architecture on the classical tradition, due to its associations with ancient Greek and Roman democracy.
—Kevin D. Murphy, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Back proposed using this to combat email spam, a niche use case that Nakamoto also advocated for.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
The Independent Medical Alliance is a group formed in 2020 that has advocated for Covid treatments at odds with the medical mainstream and supported Kennedy’s vaccine agenda.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Betting companies have advocated for regulations aiming at a more reliable market, but argued any tax increases could make local companies struggle to settle in Brazil as offshore sites would continue to tap into the Brazilian market without paying for licenses, among other requirements.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
But, the union has advocated for its workers to operate the data center once it is built, Beck said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Green advocated for using a method that has long been utilized against him.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan have advocated for using force if necessary to ensure maritime security in the region.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocated
Verb
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Newsom hasn’t endorsed, but his associates’ involvement lent credibility to Swalwell.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The California Democratic Party and the California Federation of Labor Unions endorsed Esparza.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In response, our customers are accelerating their capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond, supported by long-term agreements with their customers.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a statement after the signing, State Department of Education spokesperson Andrea Dearden said the governor’s proclamation supported students’ First Amendment rights, and that the agency encourages all students to take part in activities and organizations that matter to them.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Advocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocated. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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