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verb

variants also indorsed
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
The emerging uproar could prove costly for Swalwell if his fundraising dries up, strangling his ability to run campaign ads, or if unions and other groups that endorsed his campaign begin to retract their decisions. ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026 He has been endorsed by NFL Hall of Famer and former UGA player Fran Tarkenton, state insurance commissioner candidate John King, state representative Bethany Ballard, Georgia Public Service Commissioner Bubba McDonald, state representative Steven Sainz and others. Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 Yet Nancy Pelosi, the formidable speaker emerita, has already endorsed McAuliffe. Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026 For its part, Local 99 generally endorsed incumbent board members for reelection — a safe bet most times — in hopes of being rewarded at the bargaining table. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 Smallwood-Cuevas endorsed the WGSU’s demands in her letter to leadership. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026 Kiros is endorsed by the Denver chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and the Justice Democrats. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026 Sacramento Council members Karina Talamantes and Caity Maple have also endorsed their colleague. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026 The White House endorsed the act, but three Republicans — Byron Donalds of Florida, Scott Perry of Pennsylvania and Chip Roy of Texas — voted with Democrats not to bring the act to the floor. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsed
Adjective
  • Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, earn 10,000 additional miles after adding an authorized user within the first three months the account is open.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Its provisions included measures resembling the ones that Altman had advocated for in his congressional testimony.
    Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • To streamline inspections and permitting, some have even advocated for merging DSI with the city’s Department of Planning and Economic Development.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • What do two mortgage companies, two insurance companies, and a certified public accountant have in common?
    Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Disposable chip training will be used to determine the results, and the race course is USATF certified.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In February, a judge determined that the zoning board’s decision to grant the exceptions was legal and supported by the evidence, denying the neighbor’s petition for review.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Congressman Eric Swalwell supported maintaining strong environmental standards while diversifying energy sources.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Dave Rossi is a licensed general Contractor and the founder and CEO of CIQU Construction.
    Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
  • If the bill passes, only licensed dentists could serve as on-site examiners.
    Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In 2015, the trio represented Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest, placing third but earned the top vote from both the accredited press at the event and the telephone fan vote.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
  • If everything checks out there, an accredited behaviorist or dog trainer may be able to assist.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The sanctioned vessel could provide enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for nine or 10 days as Cubans endure devastating blackouts and shortages.
    Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The Miami Open has hosted wheelchair tennis since 2024, but this year marks the first time top players will compete in a sanctioned tournament for official ranking and points.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • As a result, children have a solid understanding of what is and isn't acceptable.
    Kelley King Heyworth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The goal was to see how often an AI worker replacement could produce an output that a manager would find acceptable without any human edits, and then to evaluate its quality.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026

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