as in endorsed
to promote the interests or cause of
environmentalists advocating agricultural methods designed to slow the destruction of rain forests
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Recent Examples of advocated
While the man who was then governor of the powerful Sao Paulo state advocated for a pact with European nations, Lula did not.
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ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Cassidy has long advocated for vaccines Cassidy has spent years walking a political tightrope.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Jane advocated for her rescue, helped secure support for daily care, and later guided the creation of the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, where La Vieille could finally live in safety.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
He’s also advocated for peace and reconciliation in areas affected by conflict.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti, backed by conference leadership, has advocated for a 24-team playoff.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Although that committee had been focused on creating bipartisan commissions to redraw congressional maps, Holder had advocated for the Democratic gerrymander in Virginia.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Cook grew Apple’s sales, market cap and share price tremendously, navigated though Covid disruptions, and has successfully advocated for the company in challenging political times.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Sargent advocated for Christian Children's Fund, Special Olympics, World Hunger, AIDS Project Los Angeles and the American Foundation for AIDS Research.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Cassidy has long advocated for vaccines Cassidy has spent years walking a political tightrope.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Jane advocated for her rescue, helped secure support for daily care, and later guided the creation of the Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, where La Vieille could finally live in safety.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
He’s also advocated for peace and reconciliation in areas affected by conflict.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti, backed by conference leadership, has advocated for a 24-team playoff.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Although that committee had been focused on creating bipartisan commissions to redraw congressional maps, Holder had advocated for the Democratic gerrymander in Virginia.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Cook grew Apple’s sales, market cap and share price tremendously, navigated though Covid disruptions, and has successfully advocated for the company in challenging political times.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Sargent advocated for Christian Children's Fund, Special Olympics, World Hunger, AIDS Project Los Angeles and the American Foundation for AIDS Research.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocated
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Akin endorsed the new bankruptcy plan despite the tighter eligibility criteria and lower survivors’ benefits.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Obama endorsed him for Congress in 2018.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Menin has supported Wilson, Bottcher’s former chief of staff, who had his ex-boss’s blessing in the race.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other factors, including scars, bruising, ligature marks and signs of malnutrition, supported evidence of long-term abuse, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Advocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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