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
Her pro bono work included challenging solitary confinement for extended periods of time and advocating for the inclusion of female baseball players on high school baseball teams.
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Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Wisconsin childcare providers are advocating for lawmakers to extend funding for the Child Care Counts program.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Jolly views himself as an agent of change for Florida, while advocating policy positions that are strikingly different from his GOP incarnation.
—Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
According to Kylie, she's been advocating for the family of six to adopt a new cat, while Jason has expressed his dislike for cats to their kids.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
This is why advocating for yourself is so important.
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Smutniak regularly shares political content on her Instagram and has shared multiple pro-Palestine posts, including advocating for a ceasefire.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Legislators nationwide are advocating to expand coverage, as the drugs can cost hundreds of dollars per month without insurance.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
As a member of the Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Yeraldin plays a role in elevating student voices, advocating for improvements in academics, extracurriculars and campus life.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Wisconsin childcare providers are advocating for lawmakers to extend funding for the Child Care Counts program.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Jolly views himself as an agent of change for Florida, while advocating policy positions that are strikingly different from his GOP incarnation.
—Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
According to Kylie, she's been advocating for the family of six to adopt a new cat, while Jason has expressed his dislike for cats to their kids.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
This is why advocating for yourself is so important.
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Smutniak regularly shares political content on her Instagram and has shared multiple pro-Palestine posts, including advocating for a ceasefire.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Legislators nationwide are advocating to expand coverage, as the drugs can cost hundreds of dollars per month without insurance.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
As a member of the Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Yeraldin plays a role in elevating student voices, advocating for improvements in academics, extracurriculars and campus life.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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Democrats and Republicans have remained stagnated in negotiations to reopen the government, as Senate Democrats hold out on endorsing a continuing resolution to force a vote on expiring health care subsidies.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Former President Barack Obama stopped short of endorsing but called Mamdani over the weekend, offering to be a sounding board.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fix the City, the PAC supporting Cuomo’s bid since the primary, spent millions on television ads for the former mayor and against Mamdani.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pet Loss At Home, an organization of mobile veterinarians providing end-of-life care in the comfort of home, suggested that people supporting a grieving friend can send memorial gifts and flowers, or print photos of the pet to send along with a personalized card.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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