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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
Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Climate advocates are planning new efforts to make use of this supermajority.
—John D. Sutter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Privacy and civil liberties advocates also warn these surveillance tools represent a grave threat and say there is not a sufficient regulatory framework in place or oversight to ensure federal agents are using new technologies in a way that protects privacy and constitutional rights.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Industry lobbying unsuccessful to date Some advocates for the restaurant industry have been lobbying to change the way service fees are treated.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
One was led by drag performers and LGBTQ+ advocates represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas, while the other was filed by the Texas Civil Rights Project, with plaintiffs arguing that the law would negatively affect Texas’ performing arts scene.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
Employees who have positive AI experiences become AI advocates, driving organic adoption throughout the organization.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
At stake is whether Congress will move forward with a vote that advocates say is crucial for transparency—and opponents warn could upend ongoing investigations.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recently, state public safety officials and local advocates again said Sheriff Garry McFadden should reopen the county’s shuttered juvenile jail.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 5 Jan. 2026
Poore is the founder of On a Mission KC, a nonprofit organization that advocates for long-term shelter pets.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Last year, Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots organization that advocates for nuclear disarmament, took home the Nobel Peace Prize.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
The District 9 council member, however, critiqued the mayor and Tolbert, indicating a behind the scenes power struggle over how the city advocates for itself in front of corporate entities.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
According to a recent study by Bright Saver, a nonprofit group that advocates for small-scale solar, simplified permitting requirements will lower costs of installation by as much as 50%, providing a return on investment in 2-3 years.
—Bob Norberg, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Another dozen or so states are discussing similar bills, says Megan O'Reilly, vice president of health and family at AARP, which advocates for these laws.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
David Lapp, Maryland’s people’s counsel (an official appointed by the state attorney general who advocates for utility consumers), described to me how utilities are incentivized to overbuild.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Work continues on the White House ballroom project as historic preservation advocates press for proper review procedures.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.
—Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Climate advocates are planning new efforts to make use of this supermajority.
—John D. Sutter, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Privacy and civil liberties advocates also warn these surveillance tools represent a grave threat and say there is not a sufficient regulatory framework in place or oversight to ensure federal agents are using new technologies in a way that protects privacy and constitutional rights.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Industry lobbying unsuccessful to date Some advocates for the restaurant industry have been lobbying to change the way service fees are treated.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
One was led by drag performers and LGBTQ+ advocates represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas, while the other was filed by the Texas Civil Rights Project, with plaintiffs arguing that the law would negatively affect Texas’ performing arts scene.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
Employees who have positive AI experiences become AI advocates, driving organic adoption throughout the organization.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
At stake is whether Congress will move forward with a vote that advocates say is crucial for transparency—and opponents warn could upend ongoing investigations.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recently, state public safety officials and local advocates again said Sheriff Garry McFadden should reopen the county’s shuttered juvenile jail.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Gonzalez, who lives in exile and advocates Venezuelan reforms from Spain, has not requested to be installed as head of state.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 5 Jan. 2026
Poore is the founder of On a Mission KC, a nonprofit organization that advocates for long-term shelter pets.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Last year, Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots organization that advocates for nuclear disarmament, took home the Nobel Peace Prize.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
The District 9 council member, however, critiqued the mayor and Tolbert, indicating a behind the scenes power struggle over how the city advocates for itself in front of corporate entities.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
According to a recent study by Bright Saver, a nonprofit group that advocates for small-scale solar, simplified permitting requirements will lower costs of installation by as much as 50%, providing a return on investment in 2-3 years.
—Bob Norberg, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Another dozen or so states are discussing similar bills, says Megan O'Reilly, vice president of health and family at AARP, which advocates for these laws.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
David Lapp, Maryland’s people’s counsel (an official appointed by the state attorney general who advocates for utility consumers), described to me how utilities are incentivized to overbuild.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Work continues on the White House ballroom project as historic preservation advocates press for proper review procedures.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocates
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But proponents of the industry claim that the environmental costs still net out as a plus since the space data centers take processing off the fossil-fuel-burning grid.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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One of the biggest proponents of the capri resurgence, the supermodel has been making a stylish case for cropped pants since last summer—and her latest iteration takes the divisive Noughties silhouette into Italian girl style territory.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing for his team of lawyers to make their argument in front of the top court, a case defending the state's Save Women's Sports Act, which prohibits those who were assigned male at birth from playing on competitive female sports teams.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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His lawyers have asked the judge to hold an evidentiary hearing that could unfold like the dayslong hearing held last month in Mangione’s state case, where prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office laid out details of how Mangione’s arrest unfolded.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Once a behemoth of culture and a refuge from politics, the center now endorses a narrow vision of art and espouses a MAGA agenda.—
Christine Ledbetter,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Cornyn has played up his ties to Trump and says if the president endorses him, the primary effectively is over.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Selfless Love Foundation is able to offer this National Think Tank at no cost, including scholarships to cover youth’s travel and accommodations.—
Dana Perino,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Parents are encouraged to participate in their baby’s care through techniques like kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact), which helps stabilize vital signs and supports development.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beyond still photography, the sensor supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Organizing consultant Marie Kondo also champions the benefits of a tidy workspace.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2025
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In addition to developing feature genre stories, Schwan is one of the founders of Silverlake Scream Show, an annual horror anthology screening event that champions emerging genre filmmakers.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Advocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocates. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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