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
All the companies advocating for changes to the grid would, of course, stand to benefit from those same changes.
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Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Payá, 37, who escaped the country 13 years ago, has spent the past decade advocating internationally for democratic change in Cuba.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the oil and gas industry has opposed the environmental groups’ stance, arguing that the current proposal would discourage an already declining refinery sector from continuing to operate in California, advocating for more flexible rules on the cap.
—Chaewon Chung
march 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The University of Colorado cited concerns over athlete mental health in advocating for the bill.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
In a statement, the family's attorney said that the lawsuit seeks justice for Jeffers while advocating for stronger security measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In addition to a long music career, McDonald remained politically active, advocating on behalf of saving the whales and helping Vietnam War veterans.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
To critics who say her advocacy has taken her far afield of nuts-and-bolts council work like balancing the city budget or advocating for streets riddled with potholes, Kim says just the opposite.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Reshma Saujani has been advocating for women and girls for much of her career.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Payá, 37, who escaped the country 13 years ago, has spent the past decade advocating internationally for democratic change in Cuba.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the oil and gas industry has opposed the environmental groups’ stance, arguing that the current proposal would discourage an already declining refinery sector from continuing to operate in California, advocating for more flexible rules on the cap.
—Chaewon Chung
march 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The University of Colorado cited concerns over athlete mental health in advocating for the bill.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
In a statement, the family's attorney said that the lawsuit seeks justice for Jeffers while advocating for stronger security measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In addition to a long music career, McDonald remained politically active, advocating on behalf of saving the whales and helping Vietnam War veterans.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
To critics who say her advocacy has taken her far afield of nuts-and-bolts council work like balancing the city budget or advocating for streets riddled with potholes, Kim says just the opposite.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Reshma Saujani has been advocating for women and girls for much of her career.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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There’s a difference between someone associated with the league choosing to go to Magic City and the league endorsing a Magic City night.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, stopped short of endorsing or rejecting the Senate idea.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026
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No, the actor, now 27 and recognized in the best supporting actress category for her sensitive turn in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, has actually—wait for it—already been working for a quarter of a century.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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From cushioned walking sneakers to sleek slip-ons and foldable flats, the brand boasts arch-supporting insoles enhanced with anti-odor technology to keep feet feeling fresh and comfortable all day long.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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