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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
Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Opposition to this bill is not limited to homeschool advocates.
—James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Trump made the comments during an Oval Office event with administration officials, congressional allies, and IVF advocates announcing a new federal directive allowing employers to offer additional fertility insurance packages to employees.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
Evidence abounds in three lawsuits filed by voting rights advocates challenging the new map.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Black men make up less than 6% of therapists nationwide, according to advocates cited in the report.
—Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The death of a young Massachusetts dirt biker at practice has shaken the motocross community, and advocates are calling for the passage of a state law aimed at improving safety measures at tracks.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Business associations, immigrant rights organizations, housing advocates and arts and cultural groups all have a stake in how this district is shaped.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Audrey Pachuta’s article highlights the human impact of these policies, reflecting what providers and advocates across our state see every day.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
For over a decade Aerie has promoted the #Aerie Real campaign, which advocates for body positivity and celebrates real people with real skin, stretch marks and skin bumps.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Wanda Enos Bachelor is on the board of the Indigenous Futures Society, which advocates for Indigenous ecological practices that were erased during the gold rush.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Following his own entitlement, Jack advocates for having fun and bucking against the confines of the adult world.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Juan Carlos Cerda, a Texas state director of the American Business Immigration Coalition, a bipartisan coalition that advocates for immigration reform, says Americans are not replacing immigrants in industries such as construction, hospitality, agriculture or health care.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Tenant advocates counter that eviction bans were a lifesaver.
—Michael Casey, Fortune, 3 May 2026
This, advocates for collaboration argue, is the path toward achieving exponential impact within a contemporary business environment.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Rabbi Seth Farber, for example, is an American immigrant to Israel and the founder of ITIM, a nonprofit that advocates for Jewish religious pluralism within Israeli society.
—Michal Raucher, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
The meeting space inside Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta was packed with immigration advocates, members of Taylor's family and cameras as Taylor made his first public statement since his release.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Opposition to this bill is not limited to homeschool advocates.
—James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Trump made the comments during an Oval Office event with administration officials, congressional allies, and IVF advocates announcing a new federal directive allowing employers to offer additional fertility insurance packages to employees.
—Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
Evidence abounds in three lawsuits filed by voting rights advocates challenging the new map.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Black men make up less than 6% of therapists nationwide, according to advocates cited in the report.
—Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The death of a young Massachusetts dirt biker at practice has shaken the motocross community, and advocates are calling for the passage of a state law aimed at improving safety measures at tracks.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Business associations, immigrant rights organizations, housing advocates and arts and cultural groups all have a stake in how this district is shaped.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Audrey Pachuta’s article highlights the human impact of these policies, reflecting what providers and advocates across our state see every day.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Verb
Osechkin; Lithuanian activist Valdas Bartkevičius; and Ruslan Gabbasov, who advocates for independence for the Russian region of Bashkortostan.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
For over a decade Aerie has promoted the #Aerie Real campaign, which advocates for body positivity and celebrates real people with real skin, stretch marks and skin bumps.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Wanda Enos Bachelor is on the board of the Indigenous Futures Society, which advocates for Indigenous ecological practices that were erased during the gold rush.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Following his own entitlement, Jack advocates for having fun and bucking against the confines of the adult world.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Juan Carlos Cerda, a Texas state director of the American Business Immigration Coalition, a bipartisan coalition that advocates for immigration reform, says Americans are not replacing immigrants in industries such as construction, hospitality, agriculture or health care.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026
Tenant advocates counter that eviction bans were a lifesaver.
—Michael Casey, Fortune, 3 May 2026
This, advocates for collaboration argue, is the path toward achieving exponential impact within a contemporary business environment.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Rabbi Seth Farber, for example, is an American immigrant to Israel and the founder of ITIM, a nonprofit that advocates for Jewish religious pluralism within Israeli society.
—Michal Raucher, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocates
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Its proponents believe nuclear power could address a wide range of problems.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The entrenchment of those supply chains may have been underestimated by proponents of nearshoring and onshoring, while the impacts of higher tariffs may have been overestimated.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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In López’s city of Tocoa, environmental defenders fighting the mining project have been getting picked off for years and eight activists were imprisoned for more than two years in what lawyers said was retaliation for their work.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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After complaints from families and detainees about limited access to attorneys, another lawsuit recently resulted in a ruling that detainees must be given better access to their lawyers, as well as confidential, unmonitored outgoing phone calls.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The day before, Bulgaria got a new premier who has praised Orbán and endorses many of his positions.—
Slav Okov,
Bloomberg,
11 May 2026
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In San Diego County Supervisor District 4 — which includes much of central San Diego, La Mesa and Spring Valley — the Union-Tribune Editorial Board endorses former La Mesa Councilmember Kristine Alessio.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In recent months, McCann and a team of supporters, including many public school teachers, have knocked on hundreds of doors, arguing that McCann is the candidate who most supports public education, including the state’s flagship public university, which is located in her district.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon in your 2nd House of Values trine Jupiter supports confidence around income, self-worth, and using resources in ways that grow rather than merely maintain.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Research supports the view that leadership skill requirements are evolving alongside technological change.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Depicting grief after two great family losses, Kennedy navigates mental health, champions the power of therapy, and brings back together a couple who thought their relationship was broken beyond repair.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
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As a former economist and investment banker—and a lesbian who is raising two boys with her partner, a Sri Lankan woman—Weidel has often been described as an unlikely figure to lead a party that champions traditional values and tight border controls.—
Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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“Advocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocates. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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