How to Use advocate in a Sentence

advocate

1 of 2 noun
  • She works as a consumer advocate.
  • Still, some advocates say the new law doesn’t go far enough.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
  • This is a time to be a self-advocate and put yourself out there.
    — Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
  • But that doesn't mean kids are less at risk, child-welfare advocates say.
    — Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2020
  • Trocheck was a strong advocate behind the scenes.
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • But consumer advocates say that's a bad idea.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Her desire was to always be an advocate to those who did not have a voice.
    — Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Now the form of protest has resurfaced as a tool used by gun-reform advocates.
    — Jenni Corwin, Teen Vogue, 6 July 2018
  • But some forest advocates say the substance does more harm than good.
    — Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2023
  • About two dozen advocates and loved ones of the people pictured looked on.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
  • This is where gun control advocates need to make some movement.
    — German Lopez, Vox, 26 Dec. 2018
  • Experts, lawyers and advocates say there are ways to reduce and even stop the harms.
    — Max Blau, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Most cannot afford an advocate.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • For more than a decade, some health advocates have pressed for better access to steps.
    — ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The man who died was lauded as a healthcare advocate.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Now, some advocates hope an industry-wide change isn't far off.
    — Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 27 Apr. 2018
  • Cannabis advocates want a carve out in federal firearms law.
    — ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Consumer and health advocates have long railed against this system.
    — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 24 July 2018
  • And so that really set me on fire to take things to the next level as an advocate.
    — Star Tribune, 15 Sep. 2020
  • So there’s still plenty of work for climate advocates ahead.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Your next guest is going to be a person who was an advocate for more gun control.
    — Fox News, 20 May 2018
  • So far, immigrant advocates say not much has changed.
    — Meg Anderson, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Still, advocates said the city is moving too slowly.
    — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • But what if people just wait out the eight weeks, a devil’s advocate may reason.
    — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, 27 Nov. 2019
  • Frank Bogert — the mayor at the time — was a big advocate of the effort.
    — Justin Ray, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2021
  • As the debate raged on, advocates waited in their seats to see what the final bill would look like.
    — Katie Shepherd, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
  • Some of its advocates say Kennedy has already sidelined the task force.
    — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
  • But advocates say that the reforms rarely led to less punitive sentences.
    — Rachel Louise Snyder, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2019
  • For the past four months, advocates have waged campaigns for boosting the spending side of the ledger.
    — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Safety advocates say the crash is part of a troubling pattern.
    — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

advocate

2 of 2 verb
  • The plan is advocated by the president.
  • He advocates traditional teaching methods.
  • Be sure to advocate for yourself, too.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Smith, for one, advocates for a divorce.
    — Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • That means women have to advocate for themselves in ways large and small.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
  • As a teacher, my job was to advocate for my students.
    — Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Don't be afraid to advocate for yourself.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
  • Part of our job as physicians is to advocate for their long-term health and safety.
    — Miriam Bukhsh and Emmeline Ha, CNN, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Lilley is now advocating for changes to make the skies safer.
    — Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Paul says that this group will advocate for better pay and long-term health care of fighters.
    — Lucas Gordon, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2022
  • Some even advocate for a world with fewer humans.
    — Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
  • This isn’t advocating against all change.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The couple is hoping to advocate for two causes close to their hearts.
    — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 8 Feb. 2019
  • Cities will send things to the host committee to advocate for the draft being there.
    — Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Tim Lilley is now advocating for changes to make the skies safer.
    — Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Be aware of your body and mind; honor when something feels off and advocate for yourself.
    — ELLE, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Here's why There are others who will advocate not picking up leaves at all.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2022
  • Winthrop advocated the blending of church and state.
    — Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
  • There is a further screw that some are advocating to turn — bonuses.
    — Bastian Benrath, Fortune Europe, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Now, Stause hopes people learn from her book to advocate for themselves.
    — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Cade has been endorsed by pro-growth groups that advocate building more housing.
    — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Some on the site have advocated for more green spaces, crossways that are safe, and bike lanes to be added.
    — Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2023
  • Therapy, and being able to advocate for help, kept her alive.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 22 July 2021
  • They are not allowed to try to enforce the law or advocate on behalf of voters.
    — Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 22 Oct. 2020
  • Patrollers aren’t alone in looking to unions to advocate for themselves.
    — Heather Hansman, Outside Online, 20 Jan. 2022
  • Coaches want to advocate for their players.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Riley was told there was great need for male volunteers to advocate for young boys in foster care.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Tanisha, for her part, wanted to be seen—as a way to advocate for herself and others.
    — Justine Van Der Leun, The New Republic, 17 Dec. 2020
  • Many are advocating for the Tokyo Olympics to be delayed for a full year.
    — oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2020
  • Those who advocate taking the lump sum say the windfall grow with smart investments.
    — George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2023

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