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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
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Privacy advocates and some lawmakers have been pushing to create a new warrant requirement before those communications can be searched.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The event will also feature appearances by NHL players Alex Ovechkin, Matthew Schafer, Seth Jarvis, Will Smith and celebrity dog lovers and advocates such as comedian Kenan Thompson, broadcaster Doc Emrick, actors Jean Smart and Brooke Shields, and singer-songwriter Bryan Adams.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Despite the loss of car dealers, many University Avenue advocates have longed for greater density to boost vitality and foot traffic, rather than long, linear, single-story development.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
Community leaders, law enforcement representatives, grief counselors, youth advocates and residents came together on Sunday outside the rec center for the ceremony, which was centered on healing and support.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Both plans encountered staunch opposition from environmental groups and farming advocates and were eventually withdrawn.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Kyslyak remains one of their biggest advocates.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
However, former missileers and preservation advocates successfully lobbied to save Complex 571-7 from destruction.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
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
The whitepaper advocates for governments to expand access to grant programs and funding streams that help secondhand business owners invest in tools, technology, training and other necessary resources.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The travel association is a national, nonprofit organization that advocates for policies to increase travel to and within the United States.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
OpenAI’s top competitor Anthropic PBC gave $20 million to a rival super PAC, Public First Action, which advocates for tougher AI safety regulations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Bish is a Realtor who advocates for school vouchers that would allow public dollars go to private schools.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Today, more than 90 percent of schools don’t require them, Harry Feder, executive director of educational policy group FairTest, which advocates against the exams, told the WSJ.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 June 2026
Ro Khanna, a Democratic representative from California, advocates for more government support for essential American industries.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Noun
Lawmakers had previously given state health officials the authority to conduct visits to the facility, and the Adams County Health Department launched an investigation into the facility earlier this year after immigrant advocates alleged that gastrointestinal illness was rampant.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Privacy advocates and some lawmakers have been pushing to create a new warrant requirement before those communications can be searched.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The event will also feature appearances by NHL players Alex Ovechkin, Matthew Schafer, Seth Jarvis, Will Smith and celebrity dog lovers and advocates such as comedian Kenan Thompson, broadcaster Doc Emrick, actors Jean Smart and Brooke Shields, and singer-songwriter Bryan Adams.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Despite the loss of car dealers, many University Avenue advocates have longed for greater density to boost vitality and foot traffic, rather than long, linear, single-story development.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
Community leaders, law enforcement representatives, grief counselors, youth advocates and residents came together on Sunday outside the rec center for the ceremony, which was centered on healing and support.
—Jamie Leary, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Both plans encountered staunch opposition from environmental groups and farming advocates and were eventually withdrawn.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Kyslyak remains one of their biggest advocates.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
However, former missileers and preservation advocates successfully lobbied to save Complex 571-7 from destruction.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Verb
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
The whitepaper advocates for governments to expand access to grant programs and funding streams that help secondhand business owners invest in tools, technology, training and other necessary resources.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The travel association is a national, nonprofit organization that advocates for policies to increase travel to and within the United States.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
OpenAI’s top competitor Anthropic PBC gave $20 million to a rival super PAC, Public First Action, which advocates for tougher AI safety regulations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Bish is a Realtor who advocates for school vouchers that would allow public dollars go to private schools.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Today, more than 90 percent of schools don’t require them, Harry Feder, executive director of educational policy group FairTest, which advocates against the exams, told the WSJ.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 June 2026
Ro Khanna, a Democratic representative from California, advocates for more government support for essential American industries.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocates
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And in the middle of the Iran war, its proponents fear that could pose a major national security risk.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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This new age of beauty, proponents said, is about keeping your skin fresh in the long term rather than freaking about the appearance of aging in the present.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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This convergence of people drew other economic activity, creating niches for shopkeepers, doctors, and lawyers.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 June 2026
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On the first day of the trial, several opposition lawmakers who are professional lawyers showed up in the courtroom to show support alongside activists and members of the press.—
Kaya Genç,
The Dial,
9 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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Mexico supporters arrived at the stadium today in Mexico City draped in the national flag ahead of the opening World Cup match against South Africa.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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At previous tournaments, some teams and supporters have appeared happy just to enjoy the experience with little hope of progressing beyond the group stage.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Paige Sterling, a spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass, said the mayor has worked hard to build affordable housing in the city and supports the construction of more, including in Venice.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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With the We’Raw technology, Isko provides a product that preserves the authentic raw aspects of denim—including color and shrinkage—and supports brands’ cut-and-sew approach.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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And that includes more than 10,000 children in the Sunflower State, according to a Thursday news release from Kansas Appleseed, a nonprofit organization that champions food access and other social issues.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The African Beer Cup has several categories restricted to African ingredients and also awards the African Celebration Award which goes to the highest scoring beer that champions the use of African ingredients.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Advocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocates. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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