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

Fitoussi, who also made a film championing the background players with The Extras, creates a witty and actually poignant look at the profession where real talent so often goes unrecognized and unappreciated. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

La Ligne is focused on championing and collaborating with other women, like Dianna Agron and Erin Walsh. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Their race can be seen as a competition to out-Takoma-Park each other by championing the progressive, multicultural values that have long defined the diverse city. — Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026

Food Frontier is a consultancy dedicated to championing the Sacramento Valley’s vibrant food ecosystem through strategic partnerships, storytelling and food innovation. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

In recent years, Flav has been outspoken in his efforts to drive social change, from helping Black families displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires last year to championing women’s sports and Olympic athletes. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026

The latter part of her life and career was dedicated to political activism, writing and social justice, championing LGBTQ+ rights and the rights of women and girls around the world. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

The Obama administration, led by then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, joined former president and United Nations envoy Bill Clinton in championing the Caracol Industrial Park in northern Haiti. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Andy Burnham, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has reversed his position on returning the Parthenon Marbles back to Greece after previously championing their repatriation. — News Desk, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026