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Recent Examples of patronize Adam Brown, who once worked for the city’s Law Department, was busted April 10 for third-degree rape, patronizing a minor for prostitution and endangering the welfare of a child. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025 This boycott urges consumers to avoid patronizing major stores and restaurants, instead spending money at local businesses. Nicquel Terry Ellis and Eva McKend, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025 June did not wither when patronized by Lawrence, though, and as the friendship between Moss and Whitford deepened, so did the relationship between the handmaid and the commander, which was being written as the show went along. Trish Deitch, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025 Don’t patronize the big cruise ships. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for patronize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patronize
Verb
  • In the one-woman play, which stars Michelle Azar, Ginsburg welcomes a family friend to her chambers to spend 90 minutes talking about key moments that shaped her life: From losing her mother at a young age to fighting for women’s rights in the 1970s before condescending all-male courts.
    Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Backseat driving their life Constantly being told how to handle your job, hobbies or even your friendships will leave you feeling controlled and condescended.
    Jourdan Travers, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Trump recounted his political alliance with Kennedy, a former Democrat and the nephew of Democratic President John F. Kennedy, who dropped his longshot independent campaign for president and endorsed the GOP candidate.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • During a news conference before the vote, Mayor Melvin Carter voiced his support for the new names, which were recommended by Minnesota’s Tribal Historic Preservation Offices and endorsed by the St. Paul Parks and Recreation Commission.
    Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • After much speculation as to whether the two leaders would engage in a face-to-face meeting—something Zelensky advocated for, on the condition that a cease-fire would be agreed to prior—the two did not meet.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 17 May 2025
  • Key members of the DevOps team unit, dedicated and qualified unit testing professionals will still advocate the need for an additional layer of testing.
    Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • Republican bill cuts Medicaid for unemployed, undocumented children, Planned Parenthood How much do Americans rely on programs like Medicaid and Social Security?
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 23 May 2025
  • During that same period, the company cut 3,000 jobs.
    Lindsay Owens, Time, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • But Andrea Jenkins, who represents the area and supports the city's plan, said residents around the square want vehicle traffic.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 25 May 2025
  • Amanda Hollins: With 15 years in law enforcement, Hollins’s vision for Kennedale includes strengthening community infrastructure, supporting local businesses, enhancing organizational efficiency, empowering future leaders, and advocating for ethical leadership.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025

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“Patronize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patronize. Accessed 31 May. 2025.

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