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

Many residents praise him for championing the city. — Jill Lawless, Fortune, 21 June 2026

The company’s new film initiative is focused on championing original voices and bold, genre-defying storytelling. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 June 2026

Starting the film’s journey at Raindance, a festival known for championing independent voices, has the brothers thinking of their own indie industry back home. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 June 2026

In the face of so much recent backlash against new arrivals, various groups around the country have made a point of championing the contributions of immigrants as a part of their 250th anniversary festivities. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

During this time, she's become known for her passion for pets and pet parents – championing their voices within the Mars organization to ensure Mars' products and brands meet the ever-evolving needs of pets and their humans. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

His core philosophy rejects repetitive collections, instead championing constant reinvention and diversity, deeply rooted in his birthplace. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Indeed, Cruz has spent his acting career championing LGBTQ+ visibility. — Avery Stone, Time, 29 June 2026

The prolific songwriter, who has nine Number One songs and 33 Top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, mourned his passing and credited Davis for her success in the music industry, thanking the music mogul for always championing her work. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026