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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  1. endorsed
  2. advocated
  3. supported
Verb
  • Leaders in the Florida Democratic Party’s Jewish Caucus, which had endorsed Nixon’s opponent in the primary, Alex Vindman, have started to come around on Nixon.
    — Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, both former NBC colleagues, endorsed her.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of endorsed
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  • El-Sayed previously advocated government action to protect transgender students’ access to sports teams matching their gender identity.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As senator, Brown advocated for expanding and protecting Social Security benefits.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of advocated
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  • The research was supported through the National Science Foundation’s Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, which brings together universities and industry partners to advance battery technology.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Optical services include retinal imaging, eye-pressure testing and personalized lens consultations, supported by licensed remote optometrists and Mykita’s in-house optical team.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of supported
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“Plumped (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumped%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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