Synonyms of advocating

advocating

verb

present participle of advocate

as in endorsing

to promote the interests or cause of

environmentalists advocating agricultural methods designed to slow the destruction of rain forests

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endorsing
• supporting
• championing
• adopting
• embracing
• backing
• helping
• patronizing
• assisting
• aiding
• going in for
• standing up for
• reinforcing
• espousing
• plumping (for)
• holding a brief for
• plonking (for)
• plunking (for)
• sticking up for
• saving
• preaching
• going to bat for
• furthering
• abetting
• bolstering
• rescuing
• seconding
• forwarding
• buttressing
• advancing
• siding (with)
• propping (up)
• boosting
• plugging
• backstopping
• talking up
• delivering
• bailing out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposing
• interfering
• thwarting
• sabotaging
• frustrating
• baffling
• failing
• disappointing
• deserting
• foiling
• letting down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of advocating

Passengers United, a nonprofit organization advocating for transit riders, has been pushing for reforms to fare enforcement. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

On Jathar’s first visit, those organizational talking points included advocating for funding smart grids, authorizing Department of Energy research, and investing in STEM education. — Lucas Laursen, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026

Weiss-Wolf’s advice emphasizes understanding your options and advocating for better health care, while recognizing that disclosing symptoms or requesting an accommodation can carry risks. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026

The organization advocating on his behalf said Gilman had been tortured in Russian detention. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Trained in immigrant rights and de-escalation, the nonpartisan volunteers will stay outside polling sites, offering support without advocating for candidates or parties. — Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Kansas City Call Building The Kansas City Call, founded in 1919, became one of the city’s most influential newspapers for the Black community while reporting on community affairs and advocating for civil rights. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Socialist organization advocating workers' action committees. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

That’s why the Guild is advocating for better protections against and awareness of the risks posed by AI – not just through our contracts, but through legislation and member education. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026