PLUMPED (FOR) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

plumped (for)

verb

past tense of plump (for)

as in endorsed

to promote the interests or cause of will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research

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Jack Reacher series author Lee Child endorsed Cruise’s casting at the time, despite the actor not matching the physical description of his massive ex-Army investigator.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
But Kemp formally endorsed Collins this month and is now putting his name behind the congressman.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of endorsed

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Republicans expressed alarm at the ominous warnings coming from the industry but advocated lighter-touch approaches.

— Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Other readers advocated for programs benefiting the environment, arts and culture, and community improvement and workforce development, including job training programs.

— Chris Fusco, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of advocated

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Marshall, a close ally of the president, strongly supported the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and has defended its wide-ranging provisions against criticism from Democratic lawmakers.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
The president last year signed an executive order seeking to change a range of museums and landmarks supported by the federal government.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

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