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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
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Though some might be confused by insurance companies sending letters urging consumers to get screened, some advocates say any awareness about colon cancer screening is welcome.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
This time, parental rights advocates are hopeful the Supreme Court will accept at least one of the cases, if not all three, seeking certiorari.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
From the Revolution to the suffrage movement to the campaign for an Equal Rights Amendment and beyond, advocates have worked to wedge women’s lives into the laws of the land.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Both the King and Prince William have long been advocates of preserving nature.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025
Timbaland has remained one of the music industry’s strongest advocates for AI.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Digital rights advocates have also pushed back against a proposal to limit a person to only one social media account per platform, ostensibly as a means to crack down on disinformation.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
However, some advocates are working tirelessly to replace the lost coral, which helps restore the natural habitat of the fish that rely on coral.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
The livestream will be hosted by breast cancer awareness advocates and survivors Michele Young, Patti Collins, Tami Eagle Bowling and Christy Gosser.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
The department cited a study by the Center for Immigration Studies, a group that advocates for immigration restrictions.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Despite those concessions, the law has been harshly criticized by Neighbors for a Better California, a group that advocates for preservation of single-family neighborhoods.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
McMahon has made Meg Kilgannon, who advocates for more Christian leadership in school districts, a top adviser.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Last year, Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots organization that advocates for nuclear disarmament, took home the Nobel Peace Prize.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Tager-Flusberg leads the Coalition of Autism Scientists, a group that advocates for high-quality autism research.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2025
That same day, advocates for incarcerated people gathered inside the capitol to attend a rally with progressive Democratic legislators.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
Calls for the United States to return astronauts to the moon before the end of the decade have been increasingly loud and frequent, emanating from bipartisan lawmakers and science advocates alike.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Though some might be confused by insurance companies sending letters urging consumers to get screened, some advocates say any awareness about colon cancer screening is welcome.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
This time, parental rights advocates are hopeful the Supreme Court will accept at least one of the cases, if not all three, seeking certiorari.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
From the Revolution to the suffrage movement to the campaign for an Equal Rights Amendment and beyond, advocates have worked to wedge women’s lives into the laws of the land.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Both the King and Prince William have long been advocates of preserving nature.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025
Timbaland has remained one of the music industry’s strongest advocates for AI.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Digital rights advocates have also pushed back against a proposal to limit a person to only one social media account per platform, ostensibly as a means to crack down on disinformation.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
However, some advocates are working tirelessly to replace the lost coral, which helps restore the natural habitat of the fish that rely on coral.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
Talbott’s dual role as a political donor and chairman of a voting technology firm has drawn scrutiny from some election oversight advocates.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
The livestream will be hosted by breast cancer awareness advocates and survivors Michele Young, Patti Collins, Tami Eagle Bowling and Christy Gosser.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025
The department cited a study by the Center for Immigration Studies, a group that advocates for immigration restrictions.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Despite those concessions, the law has been harshly criticized by Neighbors for a Better California, a group that advocates for preservation of single-family neighborhoods.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
McMahon has made Meg Kilgannon, who advocates for more Christian leadership in school districts, a top adviser.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Last year, Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots organization that advocates for nuclear disarmament, took home the Nobel Peace Prize.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Tager-Flusberg leads the Coalition of Autism Scientists, a group that advocates for high-quality autism research.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2025
That same day, advocates for incarcerated people gathered inside the capitol to attend a rally with progressive Democratic legislators.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocates
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However, proponents of the bill say the veto will result in more exposure to toxic chemicals.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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My grandmas are big proponents of a few spritzes, but caution against too many.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Reporters interviewed dozens of former regime officials, many of whom spoke on condition of anonymity for their safety, as well as Syrian human rights lawyers, European law enforcement, civil society groups and members of the new Syrian government.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The hashtag #federalemployees has racked up nearly 10,000 posts on TikTok, including videos from employment lawyers and other service providers looking to reach larger audiences.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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If the board endorses his proposal, King may then decide whether to propose regulations, which the Board of Commissioners would then weigh, according to the Health Department.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
13 Oct. 2025
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The law also requires insurance plans to cover the vaccines the state endorses.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Miami philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell, who have given millions to different organizations across South Florida, are longtime supporters of the Foundation and are members of the Golden Angel Society, the Foundation’s premier giving group.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The supporters deserved an assist.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Research on interpersonal warmth—which, alongside competence, accounts for roughly 82% of how people evaluate others—supports the importance of explicit positive communication.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Creatine is a naturally occurring compound in the body that primarily supports muscles.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Republican who ostensibly champions liberty but justifies authoritarian impulses from the White House.—
John H Bolthouse,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Founded in 2015, AFS is a creative and cultural hub that champions Armenian films and empowers Armenian filmmakers.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Advocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocates. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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