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verb

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past tense of endorse

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Recent Examples of endorsed
Adjective
Blake ran in the Democratic primary for mayor and cross-endorsed Mamdani. Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Hoyer endorsed Boafo last month, shortly after announcing his plans to retire from the House at the end of his current term. Halle Troadec, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026 On Wednesday, the Avance Democratic Club endorsed Horvath in that campaign. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026 The choice was made with the athletes, and unofficially endorsed when Pantone made Cloud Dancer color of 2026 — coincidentally on the same day Ralph Lauren unveiled its Olympic uniforms. Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 Florida’s history with ivermectin During news briefings and in social media posts, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has endorsed ivermectin as an alternative treatment for COVID and touted the drug’s use as an antiviral medication. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026 The ocean harvest regulations endorsed by the commission Wednesday would limit the taking of giant manta rays in Florida waters for aquarium display to one every two years. News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026 Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse endorsed having the rival 49ers as their Australian matchup. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026 Ramaswamy launched his bid for governor in February 2025, and was endorsed by the Ohio GOP. Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026 Anderson has been endorsed by former City Manager George Purefoy, former Mayor Mike Simpson and Frisco ISD board member Renee Sample. Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsed
Adjective
  • Oficials said the effort succeeded thanks to widespread public participation, agency coordination and partnerships with authorized permit holders.
    WPEC Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Perspective patients can find an authorized practitioner directory on the Office of Medical Cannabis website.
    Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Some Democratic candidates, including Tom Steyer and Tony Thurmond, have advocated for more aggressive positions such as abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, reflecting a perspective that strong anti-Trump positioning is essential in response to federal immigration enforcement threats.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Its glow fell upon the select gathering, personally assembled by Soo Hoo — among them, founder of the Vivino wine app, Heini Zachariassen, certified Master of Wine and commentator Ned Goodwin and editor-in-chief of The Wine Advocate, William Kelley.
    Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
  • As a certified mental performance consultant for the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia, Gnacinski combines the two studies to prepare Australia's snowboard, speed skating, and alpine skiing athletes for the Olympics.
    Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The bill passed with a 217-214 vote, supported by most Republicans and 21 Democrats.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Stoschek’s foundation has supported dozens of exhibitions, including two of Germany’s pavilions at the Venice Biennale, and runs public museums in Düsseldorf and Berlin.
    Will Fenstermaker, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • When asked why the number of licensed medical practices in Van Nuys and at that address are so high, a spokesperson for the California Department of Public Health said that the department is committed to fighting fraud and unable to comment on pending investigation.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The response brought pushback from gun rights activists and the National Rifle Association because Pretti was a licensed owner.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Göteborg Market Attendance Soars In 2026, the Göteborg Film Festival welcomed 2,600 accredited industry and press participants, 1,370, hailing from 47 countries, attending the Nordic Film Market and TV Drama Vision, Göteborg Film Festival head of industry Josef Kullengård tells Variety.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
  • France streamlined visa processing for accredited participants and visitors around the 2024 Paris Olympics, and Japan planned fast-track entry measures for the Tokyo Olympics before the pandemic reshaped travel policies.
    Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The filmmakers escaped during a sanctioned trip to Europe in 1986, eventually settling in the United States.
    Will Ripley, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The sanctioned vessel, called the Marinera, had fled the American blockade of Venezuela last month.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • In healthy people, apoB values less than 90 mg/dL are typically considered acceptable, with some saying lower targets closer to 70 mg/dL may be more optimal for preventing heart disease.
    Akshay Syal, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
  • All of that would be perfectly acceptable if the Bulls had picked up a first-round pick for their troubles.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Endorsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsed. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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