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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 espoused
Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Rather than focusing on the conspiracy theories Jones espoused, the new InfoWars will build its comedic base off a spoof of the old site’s predatory snake oil rackets.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
He's found success as a media personality by posting news and conservative political commentary, which has espoused various conspiracy theories.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Next, Hathaway espoused the importance of hair and makeup to the crowd before asking Wintour to once again reveal the nominees.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Overall, the study participants who saw the biased AI text shifted their positions toward those espoused by the AI.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Racial profiling is virtually a stated part of the department’s strategy, and ad campaigns have openly espoused white-nationalist rhetoric and talking points.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
No matter what agenda the president espoused—the economic pragmatism of Rafsanjani, the liberal aspirations of Mohammad Khatami, the populist provocations of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the nuclear diplomacy of Hassan Rouhani—Khamenei emasculated him.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
After Dylann Roof massacred nine African American worshippers at Charleston’s Emmanuel AME Church in 2015, he was found to have espoused white supremacist ideas and posted a photo of the Confederate battle flag on his website.
—Jennifer Murray, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Notably, though, many Americans—regardless of party—espoused evolving views on the nature of America’s relationships with China, Canada and Mexico, its top three trading partners.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
At City, Jeglertz has been praised for conferring freedom and flexibility and thus more tactical dynamism compared to the more rigid and strict possession-style football espoused by former manager Taylor.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Rather than focusing on the conspiracy theories Jones espoused, the new InfoWars will build its comedic base off a spoof of the old site’s predatory snake oil rackets.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
He's found success as a media personality by posting news and conservative political commentary, which has espoused various conspiracy theories.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Next, Hathaway espoused the importance of hair and makeup to the crowd before asking Wintour to once again reveal the nominees.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Overall, the study participants who saw the biased AI text shifted their positions toward those espoused by the AI.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Racial profiling is virtually a stated part of the department’s strategy, and ad campaigns have openly espoused white-nationalist rhetoric and talking points.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
No matter what agenda the president espoused—the economic pragmatism of Rafsanjani, the liberal aspirations of Mohammad Khatami, the populist provocations of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the nuclear diplomacy of Hassan Rouhani—Khamenei emasculated him.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
After Dylann Roof massacred nine African American worshippers at Charleston’s Emmanuel AME Church in 2015, he was found to have espoused white supremacist ideas and posted a photo of the Confederate battle flag on his website.
—Jennifer Murray, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for espoused
Adjective
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The actor was also married to Victoria Hilbert from 1981 to 1982; Kathleen Kinmont from 1989 to 1993; Shawna Craig from 2011 to 2018; and Kenna Scott from 2023 to 2025.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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According to multiple websites in Greece, Karlaftis married longtime girlfriend, Kaia Harris, who at one time was a discus thrower at Mizzou.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
Verb
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London, the city New York has largely borrowed the model from, has more than 130, according to a 2025 report.—
George Gurley,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The Dutchman has arguably been the best January signing since Fiorentina borrowed Mohamed Salah from Chelsea a little over a decade ago.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Put pre-matched outfits on the same hanger.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The bald eagle has been a national emblem since Congress adopted the Great Seal in 1782, though it wasn’t designated the national bird until 2024.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Though its origins are disputed, artists from across the world have adopted the aesthetic, offering creative takes that go from hyperrealistic to surreal to playful and bright.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Passed in the final days of session and signed into law by Lamont earlier this week, the bill was praised as a massive victory for the state’s labor community and has been strongly embraced by unions and workers advocacy groups.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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As a front man, Riley embraced the name—and, with it, a peacocking ambition to achieve mass visibility.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Composed at Rose’s prompting and anticipating Flanagan’s extraordinary Pain Journal, the volume is so direct in its account of the couple’s conjugal life that the Indian authorities tossed its original print run into the ocean before the books could ship from Chennai to New York.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Shortly after spurning his conjugal love tent vehicle, Colby received a call from Pontiac with a proposition.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Terry's latest comments also follow marital tension with Matthews earlier this year.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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During this period White also faced personal challenges, including marital difficulties and family health issues.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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