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
Arie has a reputation of advocating for self-empowerment and social consciousness in her music, as well as being outspoken on race and cultural identity issues.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Daisy Chain Fields features an all-women lineup and 100 percent of the net proceeds will go to charities dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
As a nonprofit organization, all of the profits from Rainbow Wool go to LSVD+, the largest nongovernmental organization in Germany advocating for LGBTQ+ people.
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Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Families speak out on memorial Victims’ family members who have been advocating for the permanent memorial for years did not shy away from the issue while speaking at the event.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Julio Cusurichi, a prominent Indigenous leader from Peru’s Amazon region, said Indigenous communities would continue organizing and advocating for a greater role in decisions affecting their territories.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Instead of advocating for an all-or-nothing digital detox, Nicolaou recommends creating healthier boundaries that help people stay connected without feeling constantly consumed by their screens.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
However, a growing number of residents have been regularly showing up to city council meetings advocating for a moratorium on data center development, pointing to issues with noise pollution, water use, and electricity costs.
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Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Many are speaking publicly about their experiences, participating in clinical trials and advocating in Washington and statehouses nationwide for policy reforms that would allow those suffering to access emerging treatments under medical supervision.
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Rob Lewis,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Daisy Chain Fields features an all-women lineup and 100 percent of the net proceeds will go to charities dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
As a nonprofit organization, all of the profits from Rainbow Wool go to LSVD+, the largest nongovernmental organization in Germany advocating for LGBTQ+ people.
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Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Families speak out on memorial Victims’ family members who have been advocating for the permanent memorial for years did not shy away from the issue while speaking at the event.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Julio Cusurichi, a prominent Indigenous leader from Peru’s Amazon region, said Indigenous communities would continue organizing and advocating for a greater role in decisions affecting their territories.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Instead of advocating for an all-or-nothing digital detox, Nicolaou recommends creating healthier boundaries that help people stay connected without feeling constantly consumed by their screens.
—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
However, a growing number of residents have been regularly showing up to city council meetings advocating for a moratorium on data center development, pointing to issues with noise pollution, water use, and electricity costs.
—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Many are speaking publicly about their experiences, participating in clinical trials and advocating in Washington and statehouses nationwide for policy reforms that would allow those suffering to access emerging treatments under medical supervision.
—
Rob Lewis,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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Democrats criticize Mamdani, candidates after wins Multiple Democrats have come out against not only Mamdani for endorsing them, but the candidates themselves.
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Trump first began antagonizing Senate Republicans last month by endorsing challenges to two of their own incumbents.
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And in the years since, the Honeywells have quietly given back to the island, supporting the local arts community, food bank and animal shelter and giving scholarships through their foundation.
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Created by artist Rafael Blanco, the colorful mural reflects the organization's mission of supporting immigrant families and farmworkers across the Coastside.
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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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