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
Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler play a central role in American independent cinema, championing bold, ambitious and distinctive storytelling.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Steyer pointed to his experience championing ballot measures and political advocacy on environmental and social justice issues.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The strike will focus on supporting Palestine and championing workers’ rights.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 June 2026
She is recognized for redefining modern motherhood and championing mindful, family‑friendly consumption.
—Vale Siegrist, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Today the James Beard Foundation is as committed to championing the voices of the culinary industry and celebrating those voices at the annual awards.
—Carly Westerfield, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
The new amphitheater represents a years-long dream of Mayor Rex Richardson, who began championing an outdoor performance venue on the waterfront in 2023.
—Clay Marshall, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Now on view through July 2, the event benefits United In Design (UID), a nonprofit helmed by local designers Alex Dauley and Sophie Ashby championing equity in the design world.
—Rory Robertson, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2026
For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Steyer pointed to his experience championing ballot measures and political advocacy on environmental and social justice issues.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The strike will focus on supporting Palestine and championing workers’ rights.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 June 2026
She is recognized for redefining modern motherhood and championing mindful, family‑friendly consumption.
—Vale Siegrist, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Today the James Beard Foundation is as committed to championing the voices of the culinary industry and celebrating those voices at the annual awards.
—Carly Westerfield, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
The new amphitheater represents a years-long dream of Mayor Rex Richardson, who began championing an outdoor performance venue on the waterfront in 2023.
—Clay Marshall, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Now on view through July 2, the event benefits United In Design (UID), a nonprofit helmed by local designers Alex Dauley and Sophie Ashby championing equity in the design world.
—Rory Robertson, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2026
For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
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The impromptu choir, alongside dozens of others in the audience, was advocating for cuts to the Sacramento Police Department in favor of funding youth violence intervention, a community ambassador program, homelessness services and fee waivers for underserved residents.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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As part of her partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim's Detect the SOS campaign, Vergara is advocating for patients with hypertension — which is associated with several serious complications — by encouraging them to stay knowledgeable about their own health.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Even if the previously Bass endorsing Raman withheld support for the Mayor, the bulk of her vote would surely go to the incumbent.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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As Democrats fought to break out of a crowded field, then-candidate Eric Swalwell emerged as a frontrunner, with major political groups and figures like Democratic senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego endorsing his campaign.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Let’s remember the wisdom of our leaders in supporting the humanitarian aid that gave people a chance to rebuild from the war.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Others are hemorrhaging money from divorce, supporting adult children or overextended on mortgage debt.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Championing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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