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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
Newsom hasn’t endorsed, but his associates’ involvement lent credibility to Swalwell. Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 The California Democratic Party and the California Federation of Labor Unions endorsed Esparza. Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Since entering the race in January, Collins has not been endorsed by DeSantis. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026 Commissioners also endorsed a request for another variance that would eliminate a side-yard setback requirement for one of the two lots that make up the site. Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 In an odd development, the Republican Lincoln Club endorsed Jung over Shaw. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026 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
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
  • The houses of worship bill, which Speaker Julie Menin strongly advocated for, passed with a veto-proof majority, so pursuing a veto would likely be futile.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan think tank, has advocated for something similar, recently proposing a plan that would allow the government to nimbly navigate its stressed budget the next time the economy enters a downturn.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • This semester, Figueroa introduced a new curriculum that allows senior students to work toward becoming certified trainers.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
  • At The Women’s Hospital at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, our team of OBGYNs and certified nurse midwives provides comprehensive high-risk pregnancy management, characterized by collaboration, innovation, and compassion.
    MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In response, our customers are accelerating their capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond, supported by long-term agreements with their customers.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
  • In a statement after the signing, State Department of Education spokesperson Andrea Dearden said the governor’s proclamation supported students’ First Amendment rights, and that the agency encourages all students to take part in activities and organizations that matter to them.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, the number of licensed cannabis businesses declined in recent years across every category, including retailers, distributors and growers.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Fidelity, for example, offers access to licensed financial advisers with no fee, with any subsequent fees based on products or services chosen by the investor.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 16 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
  • Each press delivers an acceptable amount of tactile feedback and is pretty quiet, too.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Downstream water districts warned Branden Ingersoll, a spokesman for the state health department’s Hazardous Materials Division, said the data show arsenic concentration in the water is acceptable for surface water but not for tap water.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026

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