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endorsed

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verb

variants also indorsed
past tense of endorse

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Recent Examples of endorsed
Adjective
Blake ran in the Democratic primary for mayor and cross-endorsed Mamdani. Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Hassett has previously endorsed the Retirement Savings for Americans Act, a piece of bicameral legislation reintroduced to Congress this week. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 1 May 2026 Ochoa is endorsed by outgoing trustee Sandoval. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 Creighton has endorsed Ligon to fill his seat. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 1 May 2026 Hernandez has been endorsed by City Controller Kenneth Mejia, City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Councilmember Nithya Raman, who’s running for mayor. Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Akin endorsed the new bankruptcy plan despite the tighter eligibility criteria and lower survivors’ benefits. Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 Obama endorsed him for Congress in 2018. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Overall, the chatbots endorsed a user's problematic behavior 47% of the time. Ari Daniel, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026 She is both endorsed by the state GOP and uncontested for the GOP nomination in Pennsylvania's May 19 primary election. CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsed
Adjective
  • Finally, call an authorized manufacturer dealer to check for open recalls.
    Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • As an authorized retailer, Compare Internet offers a full-service experience to its users.
    Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • While the man who was then governor of the powerful Sao Paulo state advocated for a pact with European nations, Lula did not.
    ABC News, 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
Adjective
  • Commissioner John Herbst, a certified public accountant who has brought a fiscally conservative voice to the dais since winning office in 2022, is resigning from the Fort Lauderdale City Commission two years into his four-year term.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
  • Other certified candidates appearing on the ballot for lieutenant governor include Democrats Janelle Kellman, Jeyson Lopez, Oliver Ma, Tim Myers and Abdur Rahman Sikder and Republicans Ebie Lynch, David Collenberg, David Fennell and Skip Shelton.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Ensure the survey was conducted by a licensed surveyor and that the boundary markers and legal descriptions were properly reviewed.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Some of these drugs have legitimate medical uses, but suffice it to say that no licensed professional would recommend them in these combinations.
    Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Some sloths are expected to remain at the Central Florida Zoo while others will be moved to accredited partner facilities once stable.
    Ryan Brennan April 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Others will be moved to accredited partner facilities once stable.
    Ryan Brennan April 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The company operates on behalf of Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff, using a network of intermediaries and vessels to move sanctioned crude, with proceeds helping fund the country’s military programs and regional proxy groups.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • While the blockade against Iran has delivered a severe blow to its economy, including stopping freighters from importing various supplies, the country has still been able to move some of its sanctioned oil, ship tracking companies say.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • And the rules governing acceptable care and safety measures become much less clear.
    Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Sunday-Best Attire Speaking of outfits, the Kentucky Derby isn’t the type of affair where ballcaps and T-shirts are acceptable attire.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Endorsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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