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as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
Mark Twain, Noah Webster, and President Theodore Roosevelt are among past advocates of a reformed spelling system
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as in lawyers
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
with such a strong case against him, he's going to need the best advocate that money can buy
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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 advocates
Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Even relatively small debts — which often include interest — can place substantial burdens on families struggling to keep up with their bills, especially while dealing with a serious illness, patient advocates say.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Her Labor Department rolled back over 60 workplace regulations, including minimum wage rules and safety protections, sparking criticism from unions and workplace safety advocates.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Minor is one of many parents and online safety advocates who have spent years pushing for greater federal online child safety protections.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Each has its advocates and its limitations.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
It’s backed by supporters as diverse as home developers and affordable housing advocates, the League of California Cities, advocates for bicycle use and state transportation officials.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Facial recognition tech amps up privacy fears The New York Times reported in February that Meta is planning to integrate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses, drawing even more scrutiny from advocates and lawmakers.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Along similar lines, January 6 defendants and their advocates, who perceive Dhillon as insufficiently supportive of their cause, have voiced anger over her potential promotion.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Two juries in March found that social media companies knowingly harmed young people, and advocates hope those verdicts will finally persuade lawmakers to act.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
An online estate planning service will generate a will for a fee of $100 to $150, according to the National Council on Aging, a charity that advocates for older Americans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Mielke also advocates for home hardening – using building materials and construction methods that make your home resistant to embers and radiant heat.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The Society also supports the next generation of conservationists with scholarships, and advocates tirelessly for the basin’s protection as a resource for the community and for the wildlife.
—Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Teachers and public education advocates’ calls for action are only growing louder.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Malema heads the Economic Freedom Fighters, which advocates for the expropriation of mines, banks and land, and is notorious for starting brawls in parliament.
—Jonathan Tirone, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026
The uncertainty has been especially difficult for the families of kids with disabilities, said Lisa Mosko Barros, the founder and chief executive of SpEducational, a nonprofit that advocates for those families.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
In Iowa, anti-hunger advocates recently sought to highlight how some cold sandwiches and granola bars may not qualify.
—Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Even relatively small debts — which often include interest — can place substantial burdens on families struggling to keep up with their bills, especially while dealing with a serious illness, patient advocates say.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Her Labor Department rolled back over 60 workplace regulations, including minimum wage rules and safety protections, sparking criticism from unions and workplace safety advocates.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Minor is one of many parents and online safety advocates who have spent years pushing for greater federal online child safety protections.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Each has its advocates and its limitations.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
It’s backed by supporters as diverse as home developers and affordable housing advocates, the League of California Cities, advocates for bicycle use and state transportation officials.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Facial recognition tech amps up privacy fears The New York Times reported in February that Meta is planning to integrate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses, drawing even more scrutiny from advocates and lawmakers.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Along similar lines, January 6 defendants and their advocates, who perceive Dhillon as insufficiently supportive of their cause, have voiced anger over her potential promotion.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Along those lines, the Illinois Cannabis Equity Coalition is a nonprofit which advocates for the state’s legal pot program to reinvest in areas damaged by the war on drugs.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Two juries in March found that social media companies knowingly harmed young people, and advocates hope those verdicts will finally persuade lawmakers to act.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
An online estate planning service will generate a will for a fee of $100 to $150, according to the National Council on Aging, a charity that advocates for older Americans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Mielke also advocates for home hardening – using building materials and construction methods that make your home resistant to embers and radiant heat.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
The Society also supports the next generation of conservationists with scholarships, and advocates tirelessly for the basin’s protection as a resource for the community and for the wildlife.
—Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Teachers and public education advocates’ calls for action are only growing louder.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Malema heads the Economic Freedom Fighters, which advocates for the expropriation of mines, banks and land, and is notorious for starting brawls in parliament.
—Jonathan Tirone, Bloomberg, 16 Apr. 2026
The uncertainty has been especially difficult for the families of kids with disabilities, said Lisa Mosko Barros, the founder and chief executive of SpEducational, a nonprofit that advocates for those families.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocates
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But proponents see the redistricting push in Virginia as a necessary reaction after Republicans launched similar actions in states like Texas, North Carolina and Missouri.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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While the proponents of this plan promise lower rates and more local control, the reality is far more dangerous.—
Chris Cate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Meals are wheeled in, and there is a small room attached to the unit where detainees can work on their cases and communicate with their lawyers, according to someone who spoke often with an inmate held there.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other emails show administration lawyers monitoring developments and sharing press coverage of Willis’s legal filings.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
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Please don’t fall for this con — even if the Labor Department endorses and promotes it.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Warsh endorses the most upbeat promises of productivity from AI for the broader economy.—
Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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My uncle deserves this, my cousin earned this and his loyal supporters are owed this.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of his supporters demonstrated Thursday near Germany’s parliament building, according to German news agency dpa.—
Markus Schreiber,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Teresa Moya, the museum’s director, told the Art Newspaper that the addition supports Anahuacalli’s role as a center for research, conservation, and study.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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This supports housing stability and economic mobility in Charlotte’s West End.—
Chase Jordan
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Tavira was then earmarked as a place which would suit the Marugal ethos, which champions the local setting of each of their hotels, treating them as standalone properties which reflect the heritage and culture of their immediate area, rather than standardized as part of an international chain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Kat Chan, nutritionist and author of Substack’s Full Serving, champions it as one of the most grounding ways to start the day, particularly in colder months.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Advocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocates. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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