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verb

variants also indorsed
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
The drop comes after Caltrans endorsed a cheaper alternative for how a section of Highway 152, a busy road adjacent to the reservoir, will be raised and rebuilt to accommodate the higher water level. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026 Rogan, who hosted Trump on his podcast in 2024 and endorsed his presidential campaign, has become increasingly critical of the president throughout his second term, particularly over the administration’s handling of the Epstein files and immigration raids. Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Roldan was endorsed by Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday. James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Fortunately, the McFaddens had enrolled in a Water Line Protection Program in 2020 through American Water Resources, an insurance program endorsed by the city. Liz Crawford, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 The Board of Peace was endorsed by the United Nations Security Council in November last year. Lucy Handley, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026 Ilicheva mentioned one possible future use case for Formulary as drafting LP letters, which Arul wholeheartedly endorsed, along with a portal where investors could communicate directly with the system to understand the value of positions, fund deployment, and future capital calls. Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026 In addition to being endorsed by Vasquez, Rabbitt and Degnen, Sharp was also backed by Aldermen Scott Waguespack, 32nd, Brian Hopkins, 2nd, and Timmy Knudsen, 43rd, and other North Side political organizations. A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 Hassett is now the front-runner to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair when Powell’s term ends in May, and some of the experts who endorsed Hassett for the CEA are similarly pleased about the prospect of him overseeing the central bank. Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsed
Adjective
  • Its Florida Power & Light utility has secured a multiyear plan beginning in 2026 with an authorized return on equity of roughly 11%, providing clarity to investors around regulated cash flows while allowing for continued investment in solar and battery infrastructure.
    Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Continuous and colored flashing lights are prohibited except for authorized emergency vehicles, buses and road service vehicles for work.
    Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Two months later, the white supremacist group bombed the home of Beth Israel's rabbi, Perry Nussbaum, who had advocated for integration, according to the synagogue's website.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Stitt first advocated for eliminating the maximum spending limit on the Parental Choice Tax Credits in his state budget proposal last year.
    Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Heat your home properly and safely, using only certified space heaters and fireplaces when necessary.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The Beatles continue to lead with 183 million certified albums shifted.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This interest is supported by a robust M&A pipeline, particularly in sectors like health care, technology, and energy—where strategic consolidations are accelerating due to regulatory shifts and capital efficiency priorities.
    Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The agency already has strong underwriting standards that ensure that loans go to dependable borrowers, not the subprime candidates whom some past government lending supported.
    Fred P. Hochberg, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • When in doubt, check your local residential codes or consult a licensed plumber.
    Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Often that’s a licensed pilot but Federal Aviation Administration regulations also allow for others with official reasons to be there like a Defense Department evaluator, an air traffic controller observing, a crew member or a representative of the manufacturer.
    Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • As an accredited agency, Refashion collects eco-contributions from companies placing textiles on the French market.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Modern societies usually do this through a sequence of training within accredited schools and universities – institutions whose reputations depend on their ability to train reliable and trustworthy experts.
    Micah Altman, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The sanctioned vessel, called the Marinera, had fled the American blockade of Venezuela last month.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The sanctioned tanker was recently reflagged to become a Russian vessel.
    Ashley Carnahan , Jennifer Griffin , Lucas Y. Tomlinson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Two months later, the Shah, suffering from cancer, fled Iran and commenced the indignity of travelling from one country to the next, looking for an acceptable place of exile.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The danger is that in the rush to remove a strongman, outside powers elevate leaders who are more acceptable internationally but no more accountable domestically.
    Rick Singh, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Endorsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsed. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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