as in endorsing
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 advocating
Oliver family continues long‑term advocacy Manuel and Patricia Oliver, whose son Joaquin was killed in the mass shooting, have spent years advocating for stronger gun laws.
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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Damon is no stranger to advocating for causes outside of Hollywood.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
In recent years, Brinkley has continued modeling, acting and advocating for healthy living, frequently posting snapshots from her travels and everyday life.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Some members believed that Rudolph’s former partner was less than effective at advocating for the preservation of Rudolph’s work.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2026
Members would help each other through professional challenges such as learning new tools, dealing with management issues, advocating for promotions, and even negotiating salaries.
—Justin Harlan, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Lucille Horn — who survived premature birth thanks to early medical innovation — spent her later years advocating for neonatal care, helping countless children.
—Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Kevin is also pursuing justice on behalf of his children by advocating for stronger child welfare laws and pushing for regulations on the life coaching industry in Utah, according to The Salt Lake Tribune and KUTV.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Beyond his screen work, Ahn played an active role in Korea’s film community, serving as chair of the Korean Film Actors Association and advocating for performers during periods of industry change.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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Initially endorsing former President Biden in the 2024 election, UAW threw its support behind former Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden withdrew from the race.—
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Garza left in 2024 after The Times did not publish an editorial endorsing Kamala Harris for president.—
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If your money wasn’t involved in supporting the Dallas Cowboys show, all of it may be funny, instead of just flat, sad, and a bad joke.—
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The companies said the robotaxi is designed to deliver a premium passenger experience while supporting large-scale autonomous deployment.—
Cite this Entry
“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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