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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
François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Many parents and online safety advocates think more can be done.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
While small business advocates are seeking Congressional assistance, the prospects for support are hazy, at best.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 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
Influenced by the progressive Methodist faith in which he was raised, Maunder was one of his profession’s most outspoken advocates for women’s participation in science.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Mental health advocates said Lauren Spors' encounters with law enforcement in the days and hours before her mother was found dead show multiple points of possible intervention.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Federal funds may fluctuate, but private donors and community advocates can help fill the gaps.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
For teens to get better rest, Carskadon advocates for the schools to start later and give less homework.
—NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Lee advocates for worldwide standards on user verification and mediation systems where victims could identify attackers without expensive legal battles.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Though Ellen thought her sentiments were fringe, Liz has published a book called The Change, which advocates for a single party system of government that purports to unite everyone, but is in fact authoritarian.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Both Lai and his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen are from the Democratic Progressive Party that advocates a separate Taiwanese national identity.
—Zhou Bo, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Erika Wright, a parent who leads the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition, which advocates for public schools, said the state’s deep-red politics might lead outsiders to think Oklahomans support state leaders pushing education far to the right.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
This year, the festival expands upon its environmental mission through a new partnership with Don't Trash Glass, a national program from the Glass Packaging Institute, a trade association that advocates for the use and recycling of glass, according to a news release.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
That would mean an average increase of $54 in retirees’ checks, according to predictions from the Senior Citizens League, a nonprofit that advocates for older adults and issues an annual early COLA estimate.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
Employees who have positive AI experiences become AI advocates, driving organic adoption throughout the organization.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Many parents and online safety advocates think more can be done.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
While small business advocates are seeking Congressional assistance, the prospects for support are hazy, at best.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 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
Influenced by the progressive Methodist faith in which he was raised, Maunder was one of his profession’s most outspoken advocates for women’s participation in science.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Mental health advocates said Lauren Spors' encounters with law enforcement in the days and hours before her mother was found dead show multiple points of possible intervention.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Federal funds may fluctuate, but private donors and community advocates can help fill the gaps.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Lehigh scandals prompted the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington think tank that advocates for lower immigration levels, to urge Homeland Security Investigations to launch a wider review last year.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
For teens to get better rest, Carskadon advocates for the schools to start later and give less homework.
—NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
Lee advocates for worldwide standards on user verification and mediation systems where victims could identify attackers without expensive legal battles.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Though Ellen thought her sentiments were fringe, Liz has published a book called The Change, which advocates for a single party system of government that purports to unite everyone, but is in fact authoritarian.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Both Lai and his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen are from the Democratic Progressive Party that advocates a separate Taiwanese national identity.
—Zhou Bo, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Erika Wright, a parent who leads the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition, which advocates for public schools, said the state’s deep-red politics might lead outsiders to think Oklahomans support state leaders pushing education far to the right.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025
This year, the festival expands upon its environmental mission through a new partnership with Don't Trash Glass, a national program from the Glass Packaging Institute, a trade association that advocates for the use and recycling of glass, according to a news release.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
That would mean an average increase of $54 in retirees’ checks, according to predictions from the Senior Citizens League, a nonprofit that advocates for older adults and issues an annual early COLA estimate.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocates
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Short-term rentals have been a hot-button issue for Nantucket, with supporters of tighter limits arguing that wealthy tourists are gobbling up all the housing options for workers and proponents of a more lax policy highlighting how important visitors are to the island’s economy.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The nascent market is currently led by the likes of Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, and proponents say the technology can ease air traffic congestion.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Speaking from the bench, Ellis disparaged numerous examples government lawyers had cited of violence agents face.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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After it was read, Dunn hugged his lawyers in the courtroom.—
Stephen Sorace , Louis Casiano , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even at its most sorrowful, anti-authoritarian, and smart-alecky, Gunn’s work endorses a fundamentally promising vision of life.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Boston Herald endorses Will Onuoha, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune and Frank Baker for Boston City Council.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s aggressive second-term agenda has thrilled his supporters, but Democrats are hoping many voters see it as overreach.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Up in a second-deck corner of the GEODIS Park, in Section 233, a group of about 60 spirited Inter Miami La Familia supporters chanted and jumped up and down as Messi and his teammates took the field.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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It’s made from 100 percent cashmere certified by The Good Cashmere Standard organization, which supports responsible production in Mongolia.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Attest data supports concerns around mental health, with a quarter of parents admitting their child struggles often.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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Like Redford, Frasure also champions low taxes.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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“Advocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocates. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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