as in endorsing
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 advocating
However, a growing number of residents have been regularly showing up to city council meetings advocating for a moratorium on data center development, pointing to issues with noise pollution, water use, and electricity costs.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
In response to the disparities on the field, NFL cheerleaders have filed lawsuits advocating for fair pay and better working conditions — several of which have been settled privately, according to The Guardian.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Many are speaking publicly about their experiences, participating in clinical trials and advocating in Washington and statehouses nationwide for policy reforms that would allow those suffering to access emerging treatments under medical supervision.
—Rob Lewis, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
The rule change comes at a time when the state and federal governments have been highly focused on advocating for freedom of religious expression.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
This year’s seminars will feature a team of distinguished scientists and environmental activists advocating for conservation and biodiversity.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Royal learned that advocating for yourself doesn’t mean challenging every recommendation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The impromptu choir, alongside dozens of others in the audience, was advocating for cuts to the Sacramento Police Department in favor of funding youth violence intervention, a community ambassador program, homelessness services and fee waivers for underserved residents.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
On the campaign trail, Danielson and Gonzalez have touted their backgrounds in advocating for voters’ rights as both worked for political interest groups before running for office.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
In response to the disparities on the field, NFL cheerleaders have filed lawsuits advocating for fair pay and better working conditions — several of which have been settled privately, according to The Guardian.
—Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Many are speaking publicly about their experiences, participating in clinical trials and advocating in Washington and statehouses nationwide for policy reforms that would allow those suffering to access emerging treatments under medical supervision.
—Rob Lewis, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
The rule change comes at a time when the state and federal governments have been highly focused on advocating for freedom of religious expression.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
This year’s seminars will feature a team of distinguished scientists and environmental activists advocating for conservation and biodiversity.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Royal learned that advocating for yourself doesn’t mean challenging every recommendation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The impromptu choir, alongside dozens of others in the audience, was advocating for cuts to the Sacramento Police Department in favor of funding youth violence intervention, a community ambassador program, homelessness services and fee waivers for underserved residents.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
On the campaign trail, Danielson and Gonzalez have touted their backgrounds in advocating for voters’ rights as both worked for political interest groups before running for office.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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While the anti-migration League has backed opening discussion, Meloni’s Brothers of Italy and centrist allies have been more cautious about endorsing a proposal linked to extremist circles, amid concerns over legal risks and internal divisions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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They were viewed as Xavi endorsing Laporta’s main rival at the ballot box - Victor Font - during the build-up to a March election Laporta won.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Your 10th House of Career gains shine as beauty-loving Venus arrives, supporting confident polish and the power of understated presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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State initiatives aimed at supporting fusion research and commercialization have encouraged investment and collaboration, helping establish an ecosystem designed to accelerate technological breakthroughs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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