PLUNKED (FOR) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

plunked (for)

verb

variants or plonked (for)

past tense of plunk (for)

as in endorsed

to promote the interests or cause of I'm willing to plunk for any program that will reduce carbon emissions

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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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And how could Jefferson, who advocated for the removal of Black people from America, have loved a Black woman?

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
For much of the 20th century, Guatemalans who advocated for self-government, equality before the law, and the welfare of the majority—that is, social democrats—knew that the state might try to kill them.

— Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 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

Definition of supported

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The dine-in omakase counter has sadly departed, but in its stead, Café Sushi Shoten has adopted a to-go model paired with Japanese groceries and sundries that is no less authentic, engaging, and delicious.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
To date, about 100 restaurants nationwide have adopted SuiSui.

— Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

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