as in advocated
to promote the interests or cause of
he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championed
The son of the late King Hussein has long championed the growth of soccer in the kingdom.
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Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Roosevelt was himself a scion of the imperial spirit—his grandfather was Theodore Roosevelt, who championed the annexation of the Philippines.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
There’s some great news about the Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards, the Rotary Club of San Jose program named for the longtime Mercury News columnist who championed Santa Clara County artists and arts groups.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Higher inflation adds to conviction on the Street that Warsh will be unable to cut rates anytime soon, as he's championed prior to succeeding the chairmanship.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 June 2026
During the War, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, delivered what is regarded as the greatest speech in American History, the Gettysburg Address, and championed the passage of the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Lamont championed a Warehouse Worker Protection Act which passed, but with language Amazon was already complying with.
—Heather Merrick, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
As part of a new generation of entertainment creatives helping redefine how diverse stories are developed and championed across television and digital platforms, Chase will receive the Horizon Award.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 June 2026
Debating the future of musical artists in the age of AI, both championed the enduring value of human connection and storytelling in an increasingly digital world.
—Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Roosevelt was himself a scion of the imperial spirit—his grandfather was Theodore Roosevelt, who championed the annexation of the Philippines.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
There’s some great news about the Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards, the Rotary Club of San Jose program named for the longtime Mercury News columnist who championed Santa Clara County artists and arts groups.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Higher inflation adds to conviction on the Street that Warsh will be unable to cut rates anytime soon, as he's championed prior to succeeding the chairmanship.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 June 2026
During the War, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, delivered what is regarded as the greatest speech in American History, the Gettysburg Address, and championed the passage of the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Lamont championed a Warehouse Worker Protection Act which passed, but with language Amazon was already complying with.
—Heather Merrick, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
As part of a new generation of entertainment creatives helping redefine how diverse stories are developed and championed across television and digital platforms, Chase will receive the Horizon Award.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 June 2026
Debating the future of musical artists in the age of AI, both championed the enduring value of human connection and storytelling in an increasingly digital world.
—Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championed
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Michael Coard is a lawyer and activist who advocated for the exhibit's creation.—
Henry Larson,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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Lesley Manville advocated for greater opportunities.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was endorsed by the city's DSA chapter during his 2023 mayoral run but has since faced criticism from both moderate and liberal local leaders on issues such as immigration, the local budget and public safety.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Research published in 2023 by Johnson and another Wharton marketing professor found that people are more likely to choose a product endorsed by a celebrity than by a non-celebrity.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The endeavor was supported by the Taiwanese government.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Hughton supported Addo at the previous World Cup in 2022 before taking charge of the team for the AFCON in Ivory Coast in early 2024.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Championed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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