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
Moore said Wilson passionately advocated for the program over the past decades in Brookfield schools, as segregation can still be prevalent.
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Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 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
During the winter of 1947, the Martinican intellectual played an active role in these meetings and advocated for women’s rights and the end of colonialism.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The cattle industry’s unique needs While soybean farmers have advocated for a trade deal with China to regain strength in the global market, cattle ranchers have a simpler demand.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Though there is flexibility in how a block schedule can be implemented, SDUSD board President Cody Petterson, whose District C includes La Jolla, advocated for it.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene advocated for George Santos' release In October 2023, prosecutors filed a new 23-count indictment, replacing the previous charges levied at Santos.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The metro Detroit rallies have advocated for causes including stopping immigration crackdowns, stopping authoritarianism, health care, maintaining a positive relationship with Canada amid tariffs, declaring Detroit a sanctuary city, stopping deaths in Gaza and more.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 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
During the winter of 1947, the Martinican intellectual played an active role in these meetings and advocated for women’s rights and the end of colonialism.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The cattle industry’s unique needs While soybean farmers have advocated for a trade deal with China to regain strength in the global market, cattle ranchers have a simpler demand.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Though there is flexibility in how a block schedule can be implemented, SDUSD board President Cody Petterson, whose District C includes La Jolla, advocated for it.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene advocated for George Santos' release In October 2023, prosecutors filed a new 23-count indictment, replacing the previous charges levied at Santos.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The metro Detroit rallies have advocated for causes including stopping immigration crackdowns, stopping authoritarianism, health care, maintaining a positive relationship with Canada amid tariffs, declaring Detroit a sanctuary city, stopping deaths in Gaza and more.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 17 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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