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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Rather than advocating for individual programs, the organization is helping create the conditions for collective action.

— Keith Brooks, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The energetic 65-year-old has been a pillar of the filmmaking community as one of the key voices advocating for more Latino representation in film and TV.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Definition of advocating

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Moms for Liberty changed the political make-up of school boards across the state of Florida through a commitment to endorsing school board candidates.

— Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Brunch backlash Does welcoming a political candidate into a business amount to endorsing his campaign?

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of endorsing

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Part of every ticket sale will go to Solace Women’s Aid, a British charity supporting women and children affected by domestic violence.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
For an ambitious piece at a considerable price, there might even be a handful of people supporting the acquisition, each pitching in a percentage of the cost.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of supporting

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Board minutes show members voted in April to delay adopting an early voting plan for 30 days to allow additional time to look for a possible voting site in Midland.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Rubio said that smaller Chinese brands he’s talked with haven’t been open to adopting similar return policies.

— Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

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