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

Mi-ok has to tell Ye-ji that her expensive clothes don’t jibe with someone championing labor issues. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

And having Matt and Ben championing those films doesn’t hurt. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026

The commander in chief returned the favor while championing Minaj during a presidential luncheon in July. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

At the heart of Neon’s mission is a commitment to championing the best cinema from around the world. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

The program is part of Chanel’s growing constellation of arts and culture initiatives championing original voices. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Melbourne’s memobottle has spent more than a decade championing flat water bottles. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Celebrity hairstylist and texture expert Michelle Sultan has spent years championing healthy, chemical-free styling practices, allowing relaxers to naturally phase out of her salon. — Ata-Owaji Victor, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

This means championing energy-efficient, eco-conscious housing models and expanded transportation options that reduce utility and commuting costs for residents, while preserving the green spaces that naturally protect our communities. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026