advocating

present participle of advocate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of advocating This was in the context of advocating for Japan to improve its own defense capabilities, according to the outlet Focus Taiwan. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 Most notably, the organization is advocating for policy to cap fees at 15 percent of a ticket’s face value, as well as rent stabilization for concert venues to help bring down the cost of venues’ expenses. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025 Her children are now being cared for by a friend, according to the National Immigration Law Center, which is advocating for her release. Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2025 If elected, Hinz’s top priorities will include creating a high-quality educational experience for all students, as well as advocating for student safety, according to the survey. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025 Exercising often, advocating for menopause education, and taking pride in aging gracefully are common topics of conversation for the actress. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025 This year’s Animation Is Film Festival is all about advocating for the growing stature of the flourishing medium in the filmmaking capital of the world. Leia Mendoza, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025 Griffin-Gracy spent more five decades advocating for Black trans women, gender-nonconforming people, trans women who survived incarceration and police brutality, and the AIDS crisis, the post read. Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 The researchers, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and GSAFE — the statewide organization advocating for LGBTQ+ students, educators and families — found that transgender students were particularly vulnerable. Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
Verb
  • By June 2017, Nicklaus formally stepped down from his executive role, triggering a five-year non-compete clause that barred him from designing golf courses or endorsing products outside the company.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Adams is considering endorsing Cuomo for mayor, the New York Times reported.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While there has been vocal backlash and criticism of De Niro’s remarks, people have also shared posts on social media supporting his comments.
    Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Aging can also contribute, as the supporting tissues of the anal canal naturally weaken over time.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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