endorsed 1 of 2

adjective

variants also indorsed
as in authorized

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

endorsed

2 of 2

verb

variants also indorsed
past tense of endorse
as in advocated
to promote the interests or cause of an increase in the number of parents who endorse the idea of school uniforms

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of endorsed
Adjective
That includes boosts from socialist Donavan McKinney, who is running for Michigan’s 13th District, and Will Lawrence, who cross-endorsed with el Sayed and is running for Michigan’s 7th District. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026 The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party. — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Verb
Trump has endorsed Catalina Lauf, who ran two unsuccessful House campaigns in Illinois. — Emily Chang, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Moskowitz swamped Larkin, who was endorsed by Democratic Socialists of America in the coastal 25th District. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Trump had endorsed Catalina Lauf, who came in second behind Jim Schwartzel. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 About two-thirds of House candidates endorsed by two prominent national leftist groups — the Democratic Socialists of America or Justice Democrats — won their primaries this cycle, according to a CBS News analysis. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 State socialism is something very different, has historically been associated with countries moving toward or embracing communism, and is not endorsed by any candidate in the Democratic Party. — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026 But this threat is so peculiar and personalistic and so extreme that no serious figure in either party has endorsed it. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Stevenson had been endorsed by Gatewood, Budge and Councilmember David Sander, according to a July news release. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The union has endorsed 15 board hopefuls in the upcoming November election. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsed
  1. authorized
  2. advocated
  3. certified
  4. supported
  5. licensed
  6. accredited
  7. sanctioned
  8. acceptable
Adjective
  • Both processes are meant to be performed by Hunker and its authorized installation partners, so the unit isn't designed to be removed/installed back and forth by the buyer to convert from camper van to work van on a regular basis.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Owners are advised to take their vehicle to an authorized BMW dealership for a free inspection.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of authorized
Verb
  • Through those networks, Johnson advocated for a series of measures that changed police practices across California.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Financial Times reported this year that Volant Media is owned by an offshore company whose owner has alleged ties to the Saudi government, which has advocated for regime change in Iran and sanctions against the country.
    — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocated
Adjective
  • In an interview with Fox News Digital, certified yoga and fitness instructor Hilaria Baldwin shared her tips for building an effective exercise routine – and sticking to it.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The song sold over a million copies, becoming certified gold.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of certified
Verb
  • Later, a fellow resident gave him a house, and neighbors supported him, especially during his final two years of illness.
    — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Dalio’s OceanX focuses on exploring uncharted undersea regions and marine life, work supported in part by Triton Submarines, the private-submersible company he co-owns with filmmaker James Cameron.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of supported
Adjective
  • During morning briefings, medical unit leaders on scene from California urged crews to check out a tent where a nonprofit run by licensed naturopathic doctors offered the supplement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The county is looking for licensed electricians willing to volunteer to aid in restoration efforts, Watson said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of licensed
Adjective
  • School eligibility Your institution must be an accredited college, university or trade school that participates in Sallie Mae’s private loan programs.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Together with hundreds of other accredited parks, reserves and communities recognized by DarkSky International, these destinations preserve the natural darkness that allows the Perseids to truly shine.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of accredited
Adjective
  • In addition, a non-sanctioned rolling bedside table had been left in the room, possibly by a previous patient, but staff did not remove it.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In response, the party stripped the contest of its sanctioned status.
    — Zak Hudak, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanctioned
Adjective
  • That is, unless their team-wide attention to defensive detail remains catatonic, which isn’t an acceptable solution.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • There will almost always be more than one technically acceptable answer.
    — Brian Duggan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of acceptable

Browse Nearby Words

endorse
endorsed
endorsee
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Endorsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsed. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of tilde

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 21

16 Glee-ridden Words from Schitt's Creek
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
alt-684346df967d5
Add A Letter Quiz Pick the letter that goes in the same spot in fou...
See All