as in advocated
to promote the interests or cause of
he has always championed the protection of abused animals
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of championed
Since then, Burke has written books, lent her likeness to video games, and championed women's health.
—
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
By the mid-1900s, church leaders had embraced a conservative view of politics and law that championed limited government.
—Benjamin Park, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
George Gascón, who eliminated cash bail for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies and championed rehabilitation over punitive sentencing.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Advocacy is rising in a similar fashion around AI with initiatives like the No Fakes Act, a bill championed by SAG-AFTRA and others in Hollywood that is is working its way through Congress.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 May 2026
Abhijay Prakash, the president of Blumhouse-Atomic Monster said that the weekend is both staggering and validation of their business, which has from the beginning championed original horror movies that appeal to younger audiences, and generated over $10 billion in box office to date.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
In 2023, Mk2 launched the YouTube Ciné-Club par Mk2, an initiative Elisha has championed publicly since its inception.
—Tyler Chou, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Newcastle’s recruitment team — championed by Andy Howe, the senior football executive who Eddie Howe, his uncle, publicly credited for the deal in March 2024 — identified Gordon’s high ceiling and the coaching staff have aided his development.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Brian Schatz, the Democratic senator from Hawaii who championed the bill, suggested that the amendment was a drafting error.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
By the mid-1900s, church leaders had embraced a conservative view of politics and law that championed limited government.
—Benjamin Park, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
George Gascón, who eliminated cash bail for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies and championed rehabilitation over punitive sentencing.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Advocacy is rising in a similar fashion around AI with initiatives like the No Fakes Act, a bill championed by SAG-AFTRA and others in Hollywood that is is working its way through Congress.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 May 2026
Abhijay Prakash, the president of Blumhouse-Atomic Monster said that the weekend is both staggering and validation of their business, which has from the beginning championed original horror movies that appeal to younger audiences, and generated over $10 billion in box office to date.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
In 2023, Mk2 launched the YouTube Ciné-Club par Mk2, an initiative Elisha has championed publicly since its inception.
—Tyler Chou, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Newcastle’s recruitment team — championed by Andy Howe, the senior football executive who Eddie Howe, his uncle, publicly credited for the deal in March 2024 — identified Gordon’s high ceiling and the coaching staff have aided his development.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Brian Schatz, the Democratic senator from Hawaii who championed the bill, suggested that the amendment was a drafting error.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championed
Verb
-
Since 2009, the Glen Canyon Institute has advocated for a management plan in which water managers would allow Lake Powell to drain and instead send all water downstream to Lake Mead.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
-
The candidate has criticized the city's handling of the homelessness crisis and advocated for a more effective approach to addressing encampments and connecting people with services.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
-
Other races The first candidate to be endorsed for office Friday was Ron Schutz.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
-
The charter association also has changed tack in the race for state superintendent of public instruction by backing San Diego Unified school board President Richard Barrera, the same candidate endorsed by the California Teachers Assn.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
Now, as Paxton is the Republican nominee for Senate, House Republicans who supported impeachment have taken differing positions.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
-
Back in February, a federal judge ruled that key provisions of the law could go into effect, a decision backed by retailers who supported the legislation.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Championed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championed. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
