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

The show must go on, however, and once the Bühnenstürmer (stage stormers) had been dealt with, hardy Ole carried on with his character’s near 20-minute monologue calmly, horrifically championing ultra-right political and cultural views. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 31 July 2026

In recent years, critical attitudes towards Terrordome, which was Onwurah’s debut, have softened, with institutions programming the title as part of retrospectives and championing it as a seminal example of afrofuritist filmmaking. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 July 2026

The collectible comes in multiple skin tones and hair colors, representative of the brand’s commitment to championing diversity. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Launching at Melee The Show in New York this August, the collaboration reflects Melee's longstanding commitment to championing independent designers and advancing conversations around craftsmanship, sustainability and creative innovation. — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

For the past five years, Sapan has devoted much of his time to championing disability on screen through founding Marvels of Media Festival with the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI), which celebrates the work of autistic media makers. — Brent Lang, Variety, 25 July 2026

Automotive content creator ChrisFix is one of the leading voices in championing the Repair Act online. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Since dominating the Olympics with her unfiltered behind-the-scenes content and championing body positivity, Maher has become an internet icon. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

The current administration has imposed strict tariffs on foreign parts and automobiles, championing domestic manufacturing and production. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 14 July 2026