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
As voters this year on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee, their positions conflict with those of Governor Waller, who is advocating for more cuts, a position also held by Fed Chair-designate Kevin Warsh.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The group has been advocating for such clarifications to be included in trade agreements with other Latin American nations, too.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
The anniversary marks a painful milestone for Smith's family, who continue to grieve while advocating for greater awareness.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Social workers and peer mentors help parents navigate their plan and allow the attorney to focus on advocating for their client, Fransein said.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
The jury credited Villeneuve for advocating that Notre-Dame de Paris be rebuilt in its original construction methods and returned to its original form.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Local communities are advocating for sustainable tourism practices to protect the environment and preserve Puerto Rican culture.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Haitian Bridge Alliance, headquartered in San Diego, is a community organization advocating for immigration policy and addressing issues specific to Black migrant communities, providing services and resources, as well as partnering with other organizations in service of similar work.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Building support, setting limits, and speaking up can help families cope while advocating for better care policies.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The group has been advocating for such clarifications to be included in trade agreements with other Latin American nations, too.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
The anniversary marks a painful milestone for Smith's family, who continue to grieve while advocating for greater awareness.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Social workers and peer mentors help parents navigate their plan and allow the attorney to focus on advocating for their client, Fransein said.
—Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026
The jury credited Villeneuve for advocating that Notre-Dame de Paris be rebuilt in its original construction methods and returned to its original form.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Local communities are advocating for sustainable tourism practices to protect the environment and preserve Puerto Rican culture.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Haitian Bridge Alliance, headquartered in San Diego, is a community organization advocating for immigration policy and addressing issues specific to Black migrant communities, providing services and resources, as well as partnering with other organizations in service of similar work.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Building support, setting limits, and speaking up can help families cope while advocating for better care policies.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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Now, the president himself has weighed in on the race, publicly endorsing District Attorney Clay Fuller.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday signed off on a plan to give financial relief to Palisades fire victims who are seeking to rebuild, endorsing it nearly 10 months after Mayor Karen Bass first announced it.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In a January 16 court filing supporting criminal charges against the two men, the DOJ asserted Aljorna was the one driving the vehicle.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort Deeply committed to sea turtle conservation, Four Seasons Resort Nevis has partnered with the Sea Turtle Conservancy for over 15 years to educate and raise awareness while supporting research on migration patterns and species recovery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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