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verb

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past tense of endorse

Example Sentences

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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 farm’s owners disputed the CFIA’s conclusions, arguing that the ostriches that survived the flu might offer disease-fighting antibodies for research – an idea that Kennedy endorsed in his letter to the CFIA in May after meeting with Canadian officials. Max Saltman, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025 Sensing an opportunity, Richard Nixon later sought out Sammy’s advice on issues of race and poverty, and Sammy endorsed him for president in 1972 (the year after I was born). Questlove, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025 Stefanik has harshly criticized Hochul and Mamdani Stefanik has been critical of both Hochul and Mamdani, whom the governor endorsed for mayor, in recent months. Terry Collins, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, former President Obama endorsed Sherrill in an online video message and later joined her on the campaign trail. Joe Hernandez, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025 He also was endorsed by the UAW. Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025 Former President Barack Obama endorsed Sherrill and recently joined her on the campaign trail. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 Community perspectives split The Independence School Board endorsed the four-day school week earlier this month, while the Independence Council PTA — a coalition of parent-teacher associations across the district — has declined to take a formal stance one way or the other. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025 During the last episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian endorsed the conspiracy theory that the 1969 moon landing was faked. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsed
Adjective
  • His wife Jayni Chase, who married Chevy in 1982, also participated in the authorized documentary.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
  • Discharge to surface waters is an authorized option, and no applicable water quality standards support a complete prohibition.
    Tara Lynch, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Senators were scheduled to have a recess next week, but many have advocated for sticking around through the weekend and into next week to resolve the crisis.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • In Europe, Viktor Orbán has been the only leader who has consistently advocated for peace since the first day of the war.
    Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Travelers who want to witness the eclipse in the only certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary in the path of totality can head to Tāhuna Glenorchy on New Zealand’s South Island.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Reputable dealers invest in verification equipment and maintain relationships with certified refiners and mints.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • How many voters supported, opposed Measure G In Nevada County, the largest portion of the library district, voters supported Measure G with by a 7-to-3 margin.
    Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • That’s why, according to graphic designer and rebranding expert Gardner, the Wichita community overwhelmingly supported the new Redhawks mascot.
    Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Have a licensed roofing contractor inspect and repair issues before winter, especially in snowy areas where heavy snow can worsen roof damage.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The actual culling is reserved for licensed hunters and local hunting associations, some of whom do it recreationally or as a part-time job.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • The zoo also participates in The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan, which aims to help ensure giraffe populations in accredited facilities remain genetically diverse and stable.
    Kendrick Calfee January 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Rememore’s Key Services Plastic Surgery Rememore offers a range of cosmetic procedures including rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, liposuction, mommy makeover and breast augmentation surgery, performed by experienced surgeons in accredited hospital environments.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • The sanctioned vessel, called the Marinera, had fled the American blockade of Venezuela last month.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The sanctioned tanker was recently reflagged to become a Russian vessel.
    Ashley Carnahan , Jennifer Griffin , Lucas Y. Tomlinson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The Constitution doesn’t let government officials pick which viewpoints are acceptable.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Hans von Spakovsky, a former DOJ attorney and senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, said the politicization started when Eric Holder became attorney general in 2009 and altered the definition of what was considered acceptable protocol under the DOJ, from that point onward.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Endorsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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