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plumps (for)

verb

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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  1. advocates
  2. endorses
  3. supports
Verb
  • Large CAFOs in Iowa increased from 789 in 1990 to 4,444 in 2025, according to an analysis by the Environmental Working Group, an organization that advocates for greater regulation of CAFOs.
    — Rachel Cramer, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
  • First Amendment advocates, as well as the news organizations’ top editors, said the Senate’s demand was a dramatic overreach.
    — Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of advocates
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  • 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
  • Today’s newsletter highlights Mary Norwood endorses Rick Jackson for governor.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of endorses
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  • The company currently supports more than 90,000 engines worldwide through its maintenance, repair, and overhaul network.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • When unfolded, the chassis doubles as an adjustable stand that supports front, rear, ceiling, and portrait projection modes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of supports
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“Plumps (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumps%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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