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
Ermiya Fanaeian, a transgender woman of color and formerly a diversity director at the University of Utah, founded AQSLC after parting ways with the Pink Pistols, an LGBT organization advocating in support of firearm safety and bearing arms as a means of self-defense.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Researchers will continue monitoring the southern resident population while advocating for comprehensive recovery efforts.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Most of their public appearances are based in their joint charity efforts in advocating for the arts and the environment.
—Alexis Jones, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Protect Our Schools Kentucky — a group of educators, parents, students and others — is advocating for the investment as lawmakers start crafting the state's next two-year budget in the 2026 legislative session.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
He was known for his boyish good looks and charm, advocating for independent filmmaking, environmentalism and LGBTQ rights.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025
Kennedy himself had found his way to anti-vaccine activism through his work as an environmentalist, advocating to keep water clean from mercury and other pollutants.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The group, first backed by the local laborers’ union in 2024, is primarily advocating for bread-and-butter benefits.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than advocating a one-size-fits-all, outdated approach to leadership, Hinson is helping executives expand their leadership impact by using their own coherent leadership approach, rather than following outdated leadership rules.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Researchers will continue monitoring the southern resident population while advocating for comprehensive recovery efforts.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Most of their public appearances are based in their joint charity efforts in advocating for the arts and the environment.
—Alexis Jones, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Protect Our Schools Kentucky — a group of educators, parents, students and others — is advocating for the investment as lawmakers start crafting the state's next two-year budget in the 2026 legislative session.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
He was known for his boyish good looks and charm, advocating for independent filmmaking, environmentalism and LGBTQ rights.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025
Kennedy himself had found his way to anti-vaccine activism through his work as an environmentalist, advocating to keep water clean from mercury and other pollutants.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The group, first backed by the local laborers’ union in 2024, is primarily advocating for bread-and-butter benefits.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than advocating a one-size-fits-all, outdated approach to leadership, Hinson is helping executives expand their leadership impact by using their own coherent leadership approach, rather than following outdated leadership rules.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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Gen Z’ers on TikTok have been blasting long almond nails and endorsing short, square nails for their clean minimalist feel.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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Former Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins is endorsing City Council President Mary Sheffield for mayor, in a pivotal move that could help the current city council president also shore up her former opponent's strong support base.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sweet almond, cucumber, flaxseed, broccoli, rice bran, rose hip, and radish oils are all present to deliver high-impact antioxidant power, barrier-supporting omega fatty acids, and the healthy radiance of someone who gets their daily serving of greens.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 1981, Redford established the Sundance Institute at the site aimed at supporting emerging filmmakers, screenwriters, and other artists outside the mainstream Hollywood system.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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