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

Named for the festival’s founding year, ABFF97 builds on ABFF’s 30-year history of discovering and championing emerging filmmakers by extending that work beyond the festival circuit and into theatrical release. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 14 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

Alexander Kolodin made his political career by championing challenges to the 2020 results. — Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Her special talent was to make historic gardening techniques and designs accessible for the average gardener, championing the potager—which combines flowers with useful, edible plants—and creating gardens for Elton John and the then Prince of Wales. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Truffart pointed to the festival’s history of following filmmakers from early shorts through awards recognition, launching a series competition alongside its movie program and championing female directors. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026