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
Hancock, instead, said Kansas Citians could ultimately benefit from having three representatives advocating for their interests in Congress.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Maybe the fans who were supposed to ditch him already left years or decades ago, and what’s left are the folks think advocating for empathy is a niche position.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Bourne is the chair of the Yolo County’s chapter of Moms for Liberty, a nonprofit that describes itself as advocating for parental rights.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Plott and Finch are board members for the SouthPark Association of Neighborhoods, a volunteer group advocating for the interests of 38 neighborhoods and condo associations in the area.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Allen has been advocating against drunk driving for over two decades since her previous husband in California was killed by a drunk driver.
—Heath Kalb, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The state’s own funding formula indicates the district is underfunded, but advocating for additional money in Springfield won’t be easy.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Legislators nationwide are advocating to expand coverage, as the drugs can cost hundreds of dollars per month without insurance.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Wolf, who serves as president of AFGE TSA Local 1127, is hesitant to walk away from both the job that turned her life around and her role advocating for fellow officers.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Maybe the fans who were supposed to ditch him already left years or decades ago, and what’s left are the folks think advocating for empathy is a niche position.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Bourne is the chair of the Yolo County’s chapter of Moms for Liberty, a nonprofit that describes itself as advocating for parental rights.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Plott and Finch are board members for the SouthPark Association of Neighborhoods, a volunteer group advocating for the interests of 38 neighborhoods and condo associations in the area.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Allen has been advocating against drunk driving for over two decades since her previous husband in California was killed by a drunk driver.
—Heath Kalb, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The state’s own funding formula indicates the district is underfunded, but advocating for additional money in Springfield won’t be easy.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Legislators nationwide are advocating to expand coverage, as the drugs can cost hundreds of dollars per month without insurance.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Wolf, who serves as president of AFGE TSA Local 1127, is hesitant to walk away from both the job that turned her life around and her role advocating for fellow officers.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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The sentiment voiced by the rabbis did not stop several prominent Jewish politicians in New York, including Representative Jerry Nadler, whose district spans much of Manhattan, and Brad Lander, then New York City’s comptroller, from endorsing Mamdani.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Looking ahead, a major task for the Caucus leadership this year will be endorsing a candidate for mayor in next year’s municipal election.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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His wife spent 10 years as a paraprofessional at Liggett Trail Early Childhood Center, supporting children with developmental disabilities.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The goggles, the GPS address and the laptop — all of it was strong evidence supporting the bizarre story Denise and Aaron had been telling all along.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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