PLUMPS (FOR) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

plumps (for)

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present tense third-person singular of plump (for)

as in advocates

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

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The global association advocates for the Catholic Church to do more to improve mental healthcare.

— Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Beyond opposing the state takeover, CVPE advocates against mandatory STAAR testing and urges parents to boycott the exams.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of advocates

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This evidence base is why ASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines and why NCCN incorporates integrative therapies throughout symptom management pathways.

— Lorenzo Cohen, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026
In two South Florida congressional districts, the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board endorses long-time Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and, in an open seat, newcomer Pia Dandiya.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

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Jackson supports expanding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps certain homeowners and renters with energy costs.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The integrated workflow also supports maintenance and repair, helping the team identify hardware issues and return robots to testing faster.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

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