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
His campaign has also advocated for a free-market economic agenda, casting a smaller government, lower taxes, and resource extraction as the route to restoring order and growth.
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Ines Capdevila, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Many hawks advocated introducing ground troops, but doing so would have made matters much worse.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
The entrance to the Home Court is named the Eunice Shriver Kennedy Lobby, after JFK's sister who advocated for people with disabilities and founded the Special Olympics.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
And at a meeting with the State Board of Education in Austin in April, Lee's granddaughter, Dione Sims, advocated for the inclusion of Lee in Texas' Juneteenth curriculum.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Hosseini strongly backed Ono and personally advocated for his confirmation.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Some advocated for free or discounted college tuition and vocational training.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Last June, Clarkson, with his typical blunt humor, advocated that men undergo routine prostate exams to ensure early detection.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Michael Coard is a lawyer and activist who advocated for the exhibit's creation.
—Henry Larson, NPR, 14 June 2026
Ines Capdevila, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Many hawks advocated introducing ground troops, but doing so would have made matters much worse.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
The entrance to the Home Court is named the Eunice Shriver Kennedy Lobby, after JFK's sister who advocated for people with disabilities and founded the Special Olympics.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
And at a meeting with the State Board of Education in Austin in April, Lee's granddaughter, Dione Sims, advocated for the inclusion of Lee in Texas' Juneteenth curriculum.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Hosseini strongly backed Ono and personally advocated for his confirmation.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Some advocated for free or discounted college tuition and vocational training.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026
Last June, Clarkson, with his typical blunt humor, advocated that men undergo routine prostate exams to ensure early detection.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Michael Coard is a lawyer and activist who advocated for the exhibit's creation.
—Henry Larson, NPR, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocated
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was endorsed by the city's DSA chapter during his 2023 mayoral run but has since faced criticism from both moderate and liberal local leaders on issues such as immigration, the local budget and public safety.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Research published in 2023 by Johnson and another Wharton marketing professor found that people are more likely to choose a product endorsed by a celebrity than by a non-celebrity.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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On Monday, June 22, Kelce's pop star fiancée Taylor Swift supported him for the second year in a row at the kickoff for the event.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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The idea was supported by NASA’s top boss, Jared Isaacman, setting the tone for what could come in the near future.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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“Advocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocated. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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