as in advocating
to promote the interests or cause of
he has always championed the protection of abused animals
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Recent Examples of championing
During his life, Phoenix was a dedicated activist, championing animal rights and environmentalism.
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
This month, prominent MAGA figures joined the chorus of Trump allies championing Dodik’s cause.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Operating from Auckland, New Zealand, the outfit handles north of 100 titles and maintains a presence at major markets, championing visually striking material and cultivating ongoing relationships with genre filmmakers globally.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Mytheresa is not the only e-tailer to be championing resale as part of its sustainability efforts.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Joining Lovato on the road will be Adéla, the burgeoning pop girl Lovato has been championing over the last few months.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
After fifteen years of championing photography as a platform for exchange and critical reflection, the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) announces that LagosPhoto Festival will now adopt a biennial format, on view from October 25 – November 29, 2025.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
In a fashion world increasingly dominated by fast trends and fleeting styles, vintage curators are pushing back—championing quality, history, and individuality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
His early work in affordable housing and nuclear policy laid the groundwork for a career focused on championing ordinary Americans.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
This month, prominent MAGA figures joined the chorus of Trump allies championing Dodik’s cause.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Operating from Auckland, New Zealand, the outfit handles north of 100 titles and maintains a presence at major markets, championing visually striking material and cultivating ongoing relationships with genre filmmakers globally.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Mytheresa is not the only e-tailer to be championing resale as part of its sustainability efforts.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Joining Lovato on the road will be Adéla, the burgeoning pop girl Lovato has been championing over the last few months.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
After fifteen years of championing photography as a platform for exchange and critical reflection, the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF) announces that LagosPhoto Festival will now adopt a biennial format, on view from October 25 – November 29, 2025.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
In a fashion world increasingly dominated by fast trends and fleeting styles, vintage curators are pushing back—championing quality, history, and individuality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
His early work in affordable housing and nuclear policy laid the groundwork for a career focused on championing ordinary Americans.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
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Her pro bono work included challenging solitary confinement for extended periods of time and advocating for the inclusion of female baseball players on high school baseball teams.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Wisconsin childcare providers are advocating for lawmakers to extend funding for the Child Care Counts program.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Democrats and Republicans have remained stagnated in negotiations to reopen the government, as Senate Democrats hold out on endorsing a continuing resolution to force a vote on expiring health care subsidies.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Former President Barack Obama stopped short of endorsing but called Mamdani over the weekend, offering to be a sounding board.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fix the City, the PAC supporting Cuomo’s bid since the primary, spent millions on television ads for the former mayor and against Mamdani.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pet Loss At Home, an organization of mobile veterinarians providing end-of-life care in the comfort of home, suggested that people supporting a grieving friend can send memorial gifts and flowers, or print photos of the pet to send along with a personalized card.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Championing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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