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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
Tamar Hallerman,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The ruling was a setback for gun control advocates that had argued the measures were necessary for public safety in places like shopping malls, bars, restaurants, theaters, farms, arenas and private beaches.
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Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The June 25 withdrawal deadline for ballot measures has passed, and with it some contentious deals were brokered among the Legislature, anti-tax advocates, business groups and labor unions.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus recently brought together supporters, advocates, and leaders for an event centered on connection, recognition, and joy.
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Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The coalition includes the Global Strategic Litigation Council, a network of lawyers and advocates.
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Edward Acquah,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
While Lander has been skeptical of the cryptocurrency industry, Goldman has been supported by crypto advocates.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
More than 5,000 miles from the World Cup, human rights advocates say, authorities have been cracking down on protests, social media and other forms of public dissent.
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Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Civil liberties advocates say Streever's email is not a threat.
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Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Most spoke on behalf of the Shawnee Mission chapter of Schools Beyond Screens, an organization that advocates for greater regulation of technology in schools.
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The nonprofit group advocates for privacy and free speech online.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Immigrant advocates hope to have a more vocal champion in Becerra, the favorite to become governor in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly 2 to 1.
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Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Cumberbatch advocates for compassionate yet competitive leadership and underscores the vital role of PMI chapters as community anchors for a virtual workforce.
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Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Throughout the season, Sydney advocates for the kitchen to function without people constantly yelling over each other.
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
26 June 2026
As free press advocates rail against the privacy act lawsuit, Fox News commended the stay in a statement shared with The Guardian.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Noun
For some longtime advocates, the fear is more than just existential.
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Tamar Hallerman,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
The ruling was a setback for gun control advocates that had argued the measures were necessary for public safety in places like shopping malls, bars, restaurants, theaters, farms, arenas and private beaches.
—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The June 25 withdrawal deadline for ballot measures has passed, and with it some contentious deals were brokered among the Legislature, anti-tax advocates, business groups and labor unions.
—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The Chicago Black Gay Men's Caucus recently brought together supporters, advocates, and leaders for an event centered on connection, recognition, and joy.
—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The coalition includes the Global Strategic Litigation Council, a network of lawyers and advocates.
—
Edward Acquah,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
While Lander has been skeptical of the cryptocurrency industry, Goldman has been supported by crypto advocates.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
More than 5,000 miles from the World Cup, human rights advocates say, authorities have been cracking down on protests, social media and other forms of public dissent.
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Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Verb
The group advocates for civil rights protections for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Civil liberties advocates say Streever's email is not a threat.
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Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Most spoke on behalf of the Shawnee Mission chapter of Schools Beyond Screens, an organization that advocates for greater regulation of technology in schools.
—
Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The nonprofit group advocates for privacy and free speech online.
—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Immigrant advocates hope to have a more vocal champion in Becerra, the favorite to become governor in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly 2 to 1.
—
Christine Mai-Duc,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Cumberbatch advocates for compassionate yet competitive leadership and underscores the vital role of PMI chapters as community anchors for a virtual workforce.
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Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Throughout the season, Sydney advocates for the kitchen to function without people constantly yelling over each other.
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
26 June 2026
As free press advocates rail against the privacy act lawsuit, Fox News commended the stay in a statement shared with The Guardian.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocates
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Many proponents believe that access to affordable models will act as a leveler, allowing smaller enterprises to innovate, test, and gain insights in ways previously that were previously much more challenging.
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David DaCosta, of the 18-acre Ace*Mission Studios, is among those pushing for what’s known as a Business Improvement District, or BID, in the area that proponents refer to as the Boyle Heights Industrial Flats, which runs adjacent to the river.
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Eventually, the lawyers wrote, Guo moved to Hong Kong, London and then New York in 2017.
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Rinsch was accused of spending around $10 million on five Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, watches, clothing, luxury bedding and linens, credit card bills, attorneys to sue Netflix for more money, and lawyers to work on his divorce.
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Today, the 20-minute rule remains one of the foundational pillars of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) — a treatment that Walker notes the American Academy of Sleep Medicine endorses as the first-line approach for chronic insomnia, ahead of pharmaceutical interventions.
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Shanette Williams endorses Jon Ossoff.
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The House passed a bipartisan package of children’s online safety bills in a 267-117 vote Monday, advancing legislation that supporters say would better protect children online but critics warn could threaten privacy and free expression.
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Meanwhile, singing anthems at England national team matches is nothing new for English supporters.
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In turn, sleep quality, which physical conditioning directly supports, governs how effectively a leader's prefrontal cortex manages complex trade-offs and scenarios under pressure.
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The decision supports renewal of the project’s Source Materials License for another 20 years, leaving a safety evaluation as the final major review before the license can move forward.
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Gould champions the idea of holding dog owners accountable for properly training and containing their dogs.
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With a mission statement that champions the customer, the economy and the environment, a single Melia Ann garment replaces two pieces that would have otherwise been produced, shipped and eventually discarded.
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“Advocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocates. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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