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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
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Those connections could be tested under a new leader, depending on who takes office, with more power shifting to the community advocates who sometimes clash with corporate interests, an east Charlotte leader told The Charlotte Observer.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The explanation immediately drew outrage from relatives, lawyers and human rights advocates, who noted that Carmen Teresa Navas had spent months traveling to prisons, courts and government institutions trying to determine her son’s whereabouts.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Still, the deal is likely to face intense scrutiny from regulators, consumer advocates and lawmakers concerned about market concentration, electricity prices and grid reliability.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The consumer advocates said noted that in January of this year, Nicor filed for a $221 million rate hike — the sixth since 2017.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The federal government typically spends about $60 billion on transportation projects, and infrastructure advocates say the amount is barely enough to maintain the nation’s roads and transit systems.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 18 May 2026
For starters, say filmmakers and advocates, much can be done to tackle the city’s sclerotic bureaucracy, onerous regulations and a slow and costly permitting process that has pushed filmmakers to flee to friendlier and cheaper locales.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Opposition to this bill is not limited to homeschool advocates.
—James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 19 May 2026
About Julian Cañete Julian Cañete is President and Chief Executive Officer of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and its Foundation, which advocates for emerging small businesses across California.
—Javier Palomarez, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Many land requirements for cemeteries like fencing or paved roads were designed with conventional burial plots in mind, said Sarah Chavez, executive director of Order of the Good Death, a group that advocates for positive deathcare experiences.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Among them were the Freedom From Religion Foundation, which advocates a strict separation of church and state, and the Christian organization Faithful America.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
In Texas, advocates for transgender rights said the settlement with Texas Children’s sets a troubling precedent.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Founded in 1993, the chamber is the region's largest minority chamber and a nonprofit that advocates for thousands of diverse business owners, according to the chamber website.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 16 May 2026
In January, the DOJ joined a lawsuit against the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, filed by Do No Harm, which advocates against diversity initiatives.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 15 May 2026
Wayne Winegarden, senior fellow at the Pacific Research Institute, a Pasadena think tank that advocates for free-market solutions to policy issues, criticized the rebate program.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Noun
In recent years, even some advocates of free trade have come around to the idea that certain tariffs can be justified on strategic and national-security grounds, especially when working with an avowedly mercantilist country like China.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Those connections could be tested under a new leader, depending on who takes office, with more power shifting to the community advocates who sometimes clash with corporate interests, an east Charlotte leader told The Charlotte Observer.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The explanation immediately drew outrage from relatives, lawyers and human rights advocates, who noted that Carmen Teresa Navas had spent months traveling to prisons, courts and government institutions trying to determine her son’s whereabouts.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Still, the deal is likely to face intense scrutiny from regulators, consumer advocates and lawmakers concerned about market concentration, electricity prices and grid reliability.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The consumer advocates said noted that in January of this year, Nicor filed for a $221 million rate hike — the sixth since 2017.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
The federal government typically spends about $60 billion on transportation projects, and infrastructure advocates say the amount is barely enough to maintain the nation’s roads and transit systems.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 18 May 2026
For starters, say filmmakers and advocates, much can be done to tackle the city’s sclerotic bureaucracy, onerous regulations and a slow and costly permitting process that has pushed filmmakers to flee to friendlier and cheaper locales.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Opposition to this bill is not limited to homeschool advocates.
—James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Verb
Archaeology digs in Another tool advocates point to is archaeology.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 19 May 2026
About Julian Cañete Julian Cañete is President and Chief Executive Officer of the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and its Foundation, which advocates for emerging small businesses across California.
—Javier Palomarez, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Many land requirements for cemeteries like fencing or paved roads were designed with conventional burial plots in mind, said Sarah Chavez, executive director of Order of the Good Death, a group that advocates for positive deathcare experiences.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Among them were the Freedom From Religion Foundation, which advocates a strict separation of church and state, and the Christian organization Faithful America.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
In Texas, advocates for transgender rights said the settlement with Texas Children’s sets a troubling precedent.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Founded in 1993, the chamber is the region's largest minority chamber and a nonprofit that advocates for thousands of diverse business owners, according to the chamber website.
—Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 16 May 2026
In January, the DOJ joined a lawsuit against the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, filed by Do No Harm, which advocates against diversity initiatives.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 15 May 2026
Wayne Winegarden, senior fellow at the Pacific Research Institute, a Pasadena think tank that advocates for free-market solutions to policy issues, criticized the rebate program.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocates
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South Korean offerings, the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Pallisade, are still relative industry newcomers with strong proponents, few detractors and increasing sales.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Those lagging sales, proponents of the theory argue, are largely driven by would-be concertgoers growing disillusioned with high ticket prices, while also facing inflation and oversaturation.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Altman can turn his full attention back to the other side of the Bay Bridge, where his company is based, but only after Musk’s lawyers introduced a host of potential issues for prospective investors to consider.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Other invoices showed lawyers representing the city spent 12 hours preparing for Lance Patterson’s eight-and-a-half-hour deposition.—
Julia Coin
May 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
Verb
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On its website, the leadership group endorses Bruce-Lane’s opponent, Ed Musgrove.—
Andrew Graham
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
16 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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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
Verb
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While some people claim lemon juice and olive oil can detoxify your body, improve digestion, treat kidney stones and joint pain, and prevent premature aging and cardiovascular disease, no evidence supports these health claims.—
Michelle Pugle,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
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The sales tax supports economic development projects in the city’s East Side, specifically between Ninth Street and Gregory Boulevard to the north and south, and Indiana Avenue and The Paseo to the east and west.—
Dylan Lysen
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Verb
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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 22 May. 2026.
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