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
In fact, Kim decided to study to become a lawyer like her dad, passing the baby bar exam in 2021 and advocating for criminal justice reform over the years.
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Students and faculty who participated in last year’s protests at Columbia have insisted that criticizing Israel and advocating for Palestinian rights isn’t antisemitic.
—Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Understanding this is about advocating for yourself and ensuring your contributions are seen and valued.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Arab nations have voiced strong opposition, advocating instead for a multibillion-dollar reconstruction plan to allow Palestinians to remain in Gaza.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Several groups, including those advocating for military veterans, the elderly and disabled people, have intervened in that case and requested that a larger panel of judges from the 5th Circuit reconsider the decision.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
But many high-profile people who have worked with Majors are advocating for him.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Think of it as advocating for yourself, not showing off.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Jesus loves the children, and advocating for them to be exposed to preventable sickness and death defies every tenet of Jesus loving the little children.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Liza Esquibias, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Students and faculty who participated in last year’s protests at Columbia have insisted that criticizing Israel and advocating for Palestinian rights isn’t antisemitic.
—Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Understanding this is about advocating for yourself and ensuring your contributions are seen and valued.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Arab nations have voiced strong opposition, advocating instead for a multibillion-dollar reconstruction plan to allow Palestinians to remain in Gaza.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Several groups, including those advocating for military veterans, the elderly and disabled people, have intervened in that case and requested that a larger panel of judges from the 5th Circuit reconsider the decision.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
But many high-profile people who have worked with Majors are advocating for him.
—Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Think of it as advocating for yourself, not showing off.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Jesus loves the children, and advocating for them to be exposed to preventable sickness and death defies every tenet of Jesus loving the little children.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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Weighing The Risks And Rewards Companies need to weigh the benefits and downsides of endorsing political nominees and appointees.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Manhattan Democratic Party boss Keith Wright is endorsing Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan’s 2025 bid for city comptroller, dealing a blow to Mark Levine, Manhattan’s borough president who’s running against Brannan.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The design is intended to spur students to leave their rooms and connect with their fellow students, supporting physical and mental health.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Carter asked Davis to come out of retirement—again—to help lead the process of enacting the speed limit into law and supporting its nationwide promotion.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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