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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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as in endorses
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
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Tania Galloni, an attorney with Earthjustice, said advocates have received mixed signals from state officials regarding the future of the facility.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Business groups and public safety advocates have voiced concerns over the prospects of DSA members calling the shots at City Hall.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
More than 5,000 miles from the World Cup, human rights advocates say, authorities have been cracking down on protests, social media and other forms of public dissent.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Education gap Officials, advocates and researchers agree that a lack of understanding is a major factor.
—Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
As treatment decisions become more complex, caregivers often become organizers, note-takers, advocates and emotional anchors.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Street safety advocates want more regular reporting.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
And did the advocates of this collective pedagogy imagine their children rising to heights of power, only to view the darker nations of the world through the same violent lens as their oppressors?
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The council advocates for the fair and equitable treatment of African American employees and residents of Sacramento.
—Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Albina advocates for shifting these habits by becoming present by utilizing somatic work.
—Lorinda Toledo, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Her initial idea was to focus on the group's Right to Pee campaign, which advocates for safe, clean and free public toilets.
—Neha Bhatt, NPR, 13 June 2026
Instead, the order advocates for multiple, overlapping layers of protection, including hardware and computer infrastructure tracking, rigorous testing before deployment, and real-time monitoring.
—Anjana Susarla, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The article advocates for national service as a crucial policy response.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In 2024, the SAIC risked sanctions or censure from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), a leading nonprofit organization that advocates for academic freedom, over its response to student activism.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
Instead, beneficiaries would continue receiving monthly checks, though reduced — an outcome advocates for older Americans warn could create financial hardship for millions of the program's beneficiaries.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Noun
While Lander has been skeptical of the cryptocurrency industry, Goldman has been supported by crypto advocates.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Tania Galloni, an attorney with Earthjustice, said advocates have received mixed signals from state officials regarding the future of the facility.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Business groups and public safety advocates have voiced concerns over the prospects of DSA members calling the shots at City Hall.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
More than 5,000 miles from the World Cup, human rights advocates say, authorities have been cracking down on protests, social media and other forms of public dissent.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Education gap Officials, advocates and researchers agree that a lack of understanding is a major factor.
—Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
As treatment decisions become more complex, caregivers often become organizers, note-takers, advocates and emotional anchors.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Street safety advocates want more regular reporting.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
And did the advocates of this collective pedagogy imagine their children rising to heights of power, only to view the darker nations of the world through the same violent lens as their oppressors?
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Verb
And the rise of Restore Britain, another hard-right party amplified by Elon Musk which advocates for the large-scale deportation of migrants, has siphoned off some support for Reform too.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The council advocates for the fair and equitable treatment of African American employees and residents of Sacramento.
—Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Albina advocates for shifting these habits by becoming present by utilizing somatic work.
—Lorinda Toledo, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Her initial idea was to focus on the group's Right to Pee campaign, which advocates for safe, clean and free public toilets.
—Neha Bhatt, NPR, 13 June 2026
Instead, the order advocates for multiple, overlapping layers of protection, including hardware and computer infrastructure tracking, rigorous testing before deployment, and real-time monitoring.
—Anjana Susarla, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The article advocates for national service as a crucial policy response.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In 2024, the SAIC risked sanctions or censure from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), a leading nonprofit organization that advocates for academic freedom, over its response to student activism.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
Instead, beneficiaries would continue receiving monthly checks, though reduced — an outcome advocates for older Americans warn could create financial hardship for millions of the program's beneficiaries.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocates
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Many proponents believe that access to affordable models will act as a leveler, allowing smaller enterprises to innovate, test, and gain insights in ways previously that were previously much more challenging.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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David DaCosta, of the 18-acre Ace*Mission Studios, is among those pushing for what’s known as a Business Improvement District, or BID, in the area that proponents refer to as the Boyle Heights Industrial Flats, which runs adjacent to the river.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Attempts to reach the suspects or their lawyers were unsuccessful.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Hudson’s lawyers did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The summary endorses rather than describes.—
Jamie Cole,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Retiring San Francisco former House speaker endorses struggling supervisor Connie Chan for her seat, propelling her to a top-two finish against fellow Democrat Scott Wiener and showing Pelosi still has clout.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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The final whistle may have ended the match, but the celebration was just getting started for England supporters in North Texas.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The pending bill’s supporters say its changes are designed to address cases like that of Gilberto Guttierrez, a Los Angeles County man who has been accused of attacking his wife four times over the last 12 years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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With locations in Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Wheeling, and Chicago, Avenues supports individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities and is committed to long-term care, community integration, and disability advocacy.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Flat printing followed by folding supports efficient transport and on-site assembly, potentially transforming how large-scale components are manufactured.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Gould champions the idea of holding dog owners accountable for properly training and containing their dogs.—
Natasha Holt,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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With a mission statement that champions the customer, the economy and the environment, a single Melia Ann garment replaces two pieces that would have otherwise been produced, shipped and eventually discarded.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Advocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocates. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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