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as in borrows
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 espouses
Many of these staffers are defecting to a new organization called Advancing American Freedom, founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, that espouses a much more traditional view of conservatism.
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
Outlaw country to the core, the Illinois native espouses an uncompromising independence and social-justice righteousness missing from the Nashville mainstream — and feigned for appearance’s sake in related circles.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Wizard espouses his own version of this idea, confident that the public can be appeased by the illusion of a common enemy.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2025
His opponent and the incumbent mayor is played by Pedro Pascal, who espouses more left-leaning politics and urges citizens of Eddington, New Mexico, to wear masks.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Loeffler, along with first-year Eagles passing game coordinator Parks Frazier, is partly tasked with supplying them on a staff that espouses collaboration.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
But Wayne Winegarden, senior fellow at the Pacific Research Institute, a Pasadena think tank that espouses free-market solutions to policy matters, criticized the report, saying the recommendations would cost billions when California faces chronic annual budget crunches.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
While Sweeney has yet to formally address the accusations that her campaign with American Eagle espouses eugenics ideology, the brand issued its statement on Friday, after a week of online discourse.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
Outlaw country to the core, the Illinois native espouses an uncompromising independence and social-justice righteousness missing from the Nashville mainstream — and feigned for appearance’s sake in related circles.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Wizard espouses his own version of this idea, confident that the public can be appeased by the illusion of a common enemy.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2025
His opponent and the incumbent mayor is played by Pedro Pascal, who espouses more left-leaning politics and urges citizens of Eddington, New Mexico, to wear masks.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
Loeffler, along with first-year Eagles passing game coordinator Parks Frazier, is partly tasked with supplying them on a staff that espouses collaboration.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
But Wayne Winegarden, senior fellow at the Pacific Research Institute, a Pasadena think tank that espouses free-market solutions to policy matters, criticized the report, saying the recommendations would cost billions when California faces chronic annual budget crunches.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
While Sweeney has yet to formally address the accusations that her campaign with American Eagle espouses eugenics ideology, the brand issued its statement on Friday, after a week of online discourse.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for espouses
Verb
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The film tells the story of Lily, a florist who falls in love and marries a handsome neurosurgeon, who turns out to be physically abusive.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The muted green tone has been gaining popularity for its versatility that marries a vintage feel that still seems contemporary.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The restaurant seats about 215 people at the moment, and borrows a similar look and feel from its sister on the Plaza.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2026
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For dessert, enjoy a cappuccino with a slice of the New York-style cheesecake, made using Lysek’s grandmother’s recipe, from whom the restaurant borrows its namesake.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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Wayne Gretzky Distillery’s Maple Cask Whisky, named Blended Whisky of the Year, embraces cask influence to create a distinctly Canadian profile.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The spa The resort’s spa embraces water to create an oasis-like environment that contrasts with the arid environment outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lost, Helen adopts a goshawk and throws herself into the world of big bird ownership, gloves and all.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Most damningly, Smith stubbornly adopts a conventional approach to decidedly unconventional material.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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