as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
a grassroots crusade for spending more money on our public schools
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Recent Examples of crusade
Microsoft launched a crusade in 2026 to strengthen Windows' core capabilities.
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Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
In his statements to reporters at the time, Meyer insisted that his crusade was a divine one.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
His has been a one-man crusade against complacency.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Some Republicans eye exit from Capitol Hill Greg Gianforte, the chair of the Republican Governors Association, is the man leading the GOP's crusade to occupy more state governors' mansions.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
In his statements to reporters at the time, Meyer insisted that his crusade was a divine one.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
His has been a one-man crusade against complacency.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Some Republicans eye exit from Capitol Hill Greg Gianforte, the chair of the Republican Governors Association, is the man leading the GOP's crusade to occupy more state governors' mansions.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusade
Noun
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Some who voted to impeach him now support his campaign, while others have raised concerns about his candidacy.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The new map moved predominantly Black neighbors into white majority districts and split Wasserman Schultz’s former district five ways, leading her to launch a campaign for the 20th District.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Noun
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What's the least amount of movement someone can do to offset the harms of our modern sedentary lifestyle?—
NPR,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Interiors are arranged as connected spaces, allowing movement to feel easy and uninterrupted, while each element is considered in terms of how it will be used over time.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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“Crusade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusade. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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