1
as in marrying
to give in marriage
a couple eager to espouse their eldest daughter
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2
as in proposing
to take as a spouse
heeded his father's advice to espouse someone with whom he had common interests
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as in adopting
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 espousing
Epting is accused in the defamation suit of framing a social media post of the former punter’s as espousing violence, which Kluwe denied.
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City News Service, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
At the time of his death, Kirk had developed a following of millions online, espousing socially conservative Christian beliefs.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
After a summer-long saga that saw his agent Aaron Turner embark on a media tour espousing the individual talents of a client forced to play within the Warriors’ system, Sunday’s game provided Kuminga his first opportunity of the preseason to be The Guy.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, parties espousing nationalist rhetoric are on the rise across Europe, with right-wing nationalist movements counting historic electoral turnouts in a number of nations.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Conservatives have been decrying identity politics for years, and liberals have been just as vigorously espousing them as key to winning races.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
The actress, who rose to fame for her role as Hermione Granger across the series' eight movies, had previously spoken out in support of trans rights after Rowling first began espousing anti-trans rhetoric in 2019.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Conservatives have been decrying identity politics for years, and liberals have been just as vigorously espousing them as key to winning races.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Thanks for coming on here and espousing all of this knowledge.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
City News Service, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
At the time of his death, Kirk had developed a following of millions online, espousing socially conservative Christian beliefs.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
After a summer-long saga that saw his agent Aaron Turner embark on a media tour espousing the individual talents of a client forced to play within the Warriors’ system, Sunday’s game provided Kuminga his first opportunity of the preseason to be The Guy.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, parties espousing nationalist rhetoric are on the rise across Europe, with right-wing nationalist movements counting historic electoral turnouts in a number of nations.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Conservatives have been decrying identity politics for years, and liberals have been just as vigorously espousing them as key to winning races.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
The actress, who rose to fame for her role as Hermione Granger across the series' eight movies, had previously spoken out in support of trans rights after Rowling first began espousing anti-trans rhetoric in 2019.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Conservatives have been decrying identity politics for years, and liberals have been just as vigorously espousing them as key to winning races.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Thanks for coming on here and espousing all of this knowledge.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for espousing
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But everything changes when she’s asked to write vows for Olivia (May), who’s marrying Warren (Jacinto), Lou’s old college flame.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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From stone faces to pearl charm tips, Macmillan’s imagination ran beyond the bounds of natural beauty, marrying organic animation with sculpture techniques.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Universities have been told their federal funding is contingent on adopting anti-transgender policies on issues like bathroom access.—
NPR,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
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The extraordinary lengths to which the Administration has gone to punish educational institutions for adopting such programs are familiar by now.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2025
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As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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ProSieben wasn’t the only European media giant embracing change this week, as Tatxo Benet exited his CEO and chairman role at Spanish production giant Mediapro after 25 years.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Investors also overwhelmingly expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point this week, while the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan are projected to keep borrowing costs steady.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Because, borrowing a trope from great family stage dramas (think Chekhov, Miller or even Wilson), whatever picture-perfect image of the Taylors is first shown to us will soon begin to crack.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Espousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espousing. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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