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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
James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite shifts in societal perceptions, a bias against girls persists in science and math subjects, according to teachers, administrators and advocates.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Wall advocates focusing on properties that are low-maintenance and low-risk.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Guns rights advocates — including politically powerful groups such as the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America — vowed to fight any proposal that imposes a blanket gun ban targeting a segment of the population.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Over the week bridging August and September, federal judges in separate cases have ruled against the president's immigration enforcement tactics and sided with immigrant advocates who have challenged their legality.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Also on Friday, a coalition of faith leaders and advocates held a news conference at the Capitol to call for an immediate legislative special session to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
However, the rest of the AI industry is likely horrified by the settlement, which advocates had suggested could set an alarming precedent that could financially ruin emerging AI companies like Anthropic.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
While never changing the church's teaching on homosexuality, Francis met repeatedly with LGBT advocates.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Americans for Prosperity ― Ogles' former employer and that of many of his congressional staff ― is a political special interest group that advocates for limited government, free markets and fiscal restraint.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Tydings frequently advocates for the LGBTQ+ community and has children.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Moreover, much of what the party advocates for, including rejecting gender equality, paring down individual freedoms in the constitution, reverting to the prewar educational system, and adhering to outright historical revisionism, has not gone mainstream.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
In her case, that content advocates for Israel and Jewish people at home and abroad.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2025
Instead, the digital liberty advocates backing the lawsuit against SMUD and Sacramento police say that the agencies are trying to generate leads based on personal details of people’s lives that, in themselves, rely on faulty assumptions.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The companies, as well as the organization that advocates for the industry, blamed some of the fees charged to private owners on costly state regulations enacted a decade ago.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Garcia’s signing was met with total consensus across the club, and Flick was one of the biggest advocates for Rashford’s move to Barca.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite shifts in societal perceptions, a bias against girls persists in science and math subjects, according to teachers, administrators and advocates.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Wall advocates focusing on properties that are low-maintenance and low-risk.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Guns rights advocates — including politically powerful groups such as the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America — vowed to fight any proposal that imposes a blanket gun ban targeting a segment of the population.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Over the week bridging August and September, federal judges in separate cases have ruled against the president's immigration enforcement tactics and sided with immigrant advocates who have challenged their legality.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Also on Friday, a coalition of faith leaders and advocates held a news conference at the Capitol to call for an immediate legislative special session to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
However, the rest of the AI industry is likely horrified by the settlement, which advocates had suggested could set an alarming precedent that could financially ruin emerging AI companies like Anthropic.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Smith advocates for community education as a strategic approach.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
While never changing the church's teaching on homosexuality, Francis met repeatedly with LGBT advocates.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Americans for Prosperity ― Ogles' former employer and that of many of his congressional staff ― is a political special interest group that advocates for limited government, free markets and fiscal restraint.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Tydings frequently advocates for the LGBTQ+ community and has children.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Moreover, much of what the party advocates for, including rejecting gender equality, paring down individual freedoms in the constitution, reverting to the prewar educational system, and adhering to outright historical revisionism, has not gone mainstream.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
In her case, that content advocates for Israel and Jewish people at home and abroad.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2025
Instead, the digital liberty advocates backing the lawsuit against SMUD and Sacramento police say that the agencies are trying to generate leads based on personal details of people’s lives that, in themselves, rely on faulty assumptions.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The companies, as well as the organization that advocates for the industry, blamed some of the fees charged to private owners on costly state regulations enacted a decade ago.
—Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocates
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Google is one of the most ardent proponents of generative AI technology, as evidenced by the recent launch of the Pixel 10 series.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its research shows the new format is equally rigorous, and proponents say reading comprehension is better reflected in other parts of a college application.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite lacking any legal education or experience, Routh dismissed his lawyers earlier this year and intends to defend himself at trial.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her lawyers are now planning to file a damages lawsuit against the South Korean government, JTBC reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anthropic endorses new California AI bill.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Caucus faces another hurdle as Etherton acknowledged the organization needs to raise another $15,000 to implement alternative voting quickly after the October annual meeting if the membership endorses the proposal.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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And parents are enthusiastic supporters.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the men’s side, Matt Hargreaves, the club’s director of football negotiations, also significantly supports recruitment in the women’s team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Future Hybrid System features a pre-chamber ignition and supports gasoline, E85 ethanol, M100 methanol, and synthetic fuels, with market introduction targeted for 2027.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Central to effective leadership is prioritizing the development and well-being of team members, nurturing their growth and cultivating a reputation as someone who champions others.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The group champions the introduction of the Equal Earth projection, which aims to give Africa its magnitudinal due.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Advocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocates. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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