Synonyms of championing

championing

verb

present participle of champion

as in advocating

to promote the interests or cause of

he has always championed the protection of abused animals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advocating
• endorsing
• supporting
• embracing
• adopting
• backing
• helping
• patronizing
• assisting
• aiding
• going in for
• standing up for
• reinforcing
• espousing
• plumping (for)
• sticking up for
• plonking (for)
• holding a brief for
• bolstering
• saving
• furthering
• plunking (for)
• going to bat for
• preaching
• abetting
• buttressing
• rescuing
• advancing
• seconding
• boosting
• forwarding
• siding (with)
• propping (up)
• plugging
• backstopping
• delivering
• bailing out
• talking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposing
• interfering
• thwarting
• sabotaging
• frustrating
• baffling
• failing
• disappointing
• foiling
• deserting
• letting down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of championing

Known for championing first and second features, the Torino Film Festival has increasingly become a showcase for rising female talent. — Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Born into immense wealth, Rockefeller moved to West Virginia as an anti-poverty volunteer, later serving as governor and 30-year senator while championing children’s health coverage, consumer protections and broadband. — John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

The oil fortune heir was elected to five terms in the Senate, where he became known for championing and defending society’s most vulnerable. — Louie Estrada, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026

In keeping with Poss’s legacy of championing new artists, a portion of the proceeds from the concert will support a new fund aimed at creating an annual concert to honor Poss by showcasing new artists. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Also producing and representing the film’s distributor is Ahbra Perry, Vice President of Chroma, a label focused on championing independent voices in the genre space. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

De Biase explained that the team was championing heritage as Vaccarello celebrated his 10th anniversary with the brand. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

During his life, River was a dedicated activist, championing animal rights and environmentalism. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026

Much of Egypt’s society is highly conservative, championing strict moral codes that align with Islamic sharia law. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026