PLUNKS (FOR) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

plunks (for)

verb

variants or plonks (for)

present tense third-person singular of plunk (for)

as in endorses

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

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Lucy McBath endorses Everton Blair in next week’s special election for Congress.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
There can be a viable claim when that unauthorized use leads consumers to believe the athlete endorses the business’s product or service.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of endorses

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The article advocates for ditching traditional discovery calls in high-ticket sales, deeming them inefficient.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Kelly currently acts as chair of the Big 5 Caucus, a group made up of Kansas’ five biggest counties that advocates for policies that support local governments’ abilities to serve their communities.

— Taylor O'Connor July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of advocates

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Launched in 2014, the program supports survivors and documents abuse linked to water access in informal settlements.

— Raul Roman, NPR, 25 July 2026
Ownership supports Breslow's long-term vision, and the team's recent success is winning over skeptical fans as the trade deadline approaches.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of supports

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The Premier League adopts the same finance control framework this season, but clubs not in European competitions will instead work to an 85 per cent cap.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
What to read next But the show also adopts a pretty liberal approach to the source material.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026

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