PLUMPING (FOR) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

plumping (for)

verb

present participle of plump (for)

as in advocating

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

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The program has also evolved to put a greater emphasis on mental wellbeing, with Harry advocating for mental fitness and communication skills to be incorporated into the curriculum.

— Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Sony Music Group has joined the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media (ARIAM), becoming the first music company to join the group advocating for the responsible adoption of AI throughout the creative industry.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of advocating

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Multiple employees at leading AI companies are endorsing the bill.

— Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
In a poll provided to Axios, the president’s pollster urged Republican candidates not to say clippable pro-data center things on camera, while endorsing consumer-friendly regulations on data center construction.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of endorsing

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Pink Pony is a flagship program of Ralph Lauren’s Timeless by Design 2030 citizenship and sustainability strategy, reflecting Ralph Lauren’s deep commitment to supporting the fight against cancer.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Furthermore, the models revealed the reservoir could hold between 350 million and 480 million cubic meters of gas while supporting a daily throughput of 750,000 cubic meters.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

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