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
While production processes are being reformed, some are advocating that the government pursue low-cost alternatives to high-end weapons systems.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 May 2026
Shuck joined several residents in the Oak Park neighborhood who have been advocating in City Hall for Bluejacket Pool to be rebuilt in their neighborhood for years, with their most recent efforts coming forward as Overland Park creates its new 10-year parks and recreation plan.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Landon was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1991 and spent the last few months of his life advocating for a cure.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Within months of her release, Karelina made advocating for Olga’s freedom a personal mission.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Since his death, his wife, Teri, and their two children, Robert and Bindi, who was 8 years old when Steve died, have taken over his mission towards advocating for all animals and running the Australian Zoo in Queensland.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
At the same time, Enyedi isn’t advocating for a hermetic existence.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Angel Merlos with the Libre Initiative, an organization advocating for economic freedom policies, says the bill is modeled after similar legislation passed in Arizona.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 6 May 2026
At the same time, UC is is strongly advocating for another, unrelated measure that would put a $23-billion bond on the fall ballot to launch a California Foundation for Science and Health Research.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 May 2026
Shuck joined several residents in the Oak Park neighborhood who have been advocating in City Hall for Bluejacket Pool to be rebuilt in their neighborhood for years, with their most recent efforts coming forward as Overland Park creates its new 10-year parks and recreation plan.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Landon was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1991 and spent the last few months of his life advocating for a cure.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Within months of her release, Karelina made advocating for Olga’s freedom a personal mission.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Since his death, his wife, Teri, and their two children, Robert and Bindi, who was 8 years old when Steve died, have taken over his mission towards advocating for all animals and running the Australian Zoo in Queensland.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
At the same time, Enyedi isn’t advocating for a hermetic existence.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Angel Merlos with the Libre Initiative, an organization advocating for economic freedom policies, says the bill is modeled after similar legislation passed in Arizona.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 6 May 2026
At the same time, UC is is strongly advocating for another, unrelated measure that would put a $23-billion bond on the fall ballot to launch a California Foundation for Science and Health Research.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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After that, the ministry stopped endorsing visas, preventing many humanitarian workers from entering Gaza and the West Bank.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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All five sitting county supervisors are endorsing Luna.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Expanding access to high-quality early education, supporting the workforce behind it, and giving families clearer information is all part of the solution.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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In general, Korean skin care is often formulated with lower-irritation potential and barrier-supporting ingredients, which can be helpful if your skin concerns include dull skin or working toward a more even skin tone—especially for those with sensitive skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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