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as in to adopt
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
after working among them for two years in the Peace Corps, she felt compelled to espouse the peasants' cause for social justice
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Recent Examples of espouse
Crow was on hand to support her environmental work, not mental health charities, but her appreciation for what others were espousing in that regard — including Guyton, who was also speaking up for a mental health charity — led her to go off-script.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 May 2025
All the centrist parties have refused to work with the AfD because many see it as espousing a racist, anti-immigrant ideology.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 May 2025
These factors contribute to a high investment risk for private ventures while simultaneously tarnishing the image of liberal states that espouse Western ideals.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
In the years since Rowling began espousing anti-trans rhetoric, several Harry Potter stars — including franchise leads Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson — have spoken out against her, in support of the trans community.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 May 2025
All the centrist parties have refused to work with the AfD because many see it as espousing a racist, anti-immigrant ideology.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 May 2025
These factors contribute to a high investment risk for private ventures while simultaneously tarnishing the image of liberal states that espouse Western ideals.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
In the years since Rowling began espousing anti-trans rhetoric, several Harry Potter stars — including franchise leads Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson — have spoken out against her, in support of the trans community.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for espouse
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King Pentheus becomes Stavros, a wealthy, controlling figure married for decades to Hedy, Lena’s best friend.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Those filing as married, but separately from their spouse, receive a personal exemption of $4,400, the same exemption as a single filer, per the state website.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
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The term smart city, which first began to appear in the 1990s, is used to describe an urban area that adopts innovative digital technologies, data, sensors, and connectivity to improve a community’s livability, workability, and sustainability.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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At the heart of the conference is the push to ratify the High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The New York progressive has embraced the Democratic socialist label, despite pushback from within her own party.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Although the world has embraced contactless payments, some markets still use cash.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Investors have been demanding the U.S. government pay more in interest to borrow because of worries about whether it’s set to add trillions of dollars to its debt through tax cuts under discussion on Capitol Hill.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Eastman borrowed money from his uncle to fund the first issue, and a 3,000-copy run would soon sell out.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Espouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espouse. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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