PLUNKING (FOR) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

plunking (for)

verb

variants or plonking (for)

present participle of plunk (for)

as in advocating

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

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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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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
New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of endorsing

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Ethiopia has also accused Eritrea of supporting rebel groups operating inside Ethiopian territory.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
The supporting actress placement also puts Hathaway in a category that, at least this early in the season, looks less crowded than the lead actress race.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of supporting

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While multiple organizers said some funders had expressed an interest in adopting different strategies, racial justice organizers have felt that as a betrayal.

— Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Entrepreneurs across China are adopting AI in the hopes of cutting costs, remaining competitive, and aligning their firms with Beijing’s priorities.

— Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

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