advocating

verb

present participle of advocate
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 Passengers United, a nonprofit organization advocating for transit riders, has been pushing for reforms to fare enforcement. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 On Jathar’s first visit, those organizational talking points included advocating for funding smart grids, authorizing Department of Energy research, and investing in STEM education. — Lucas Laursen, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026 Weiss-Wolf’s advice emphasizes understanding your options and advocating for better health care, while recognizing that disclosing symptoms or requesting an accommodation can carry risks. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026 The organization advocating on his behalf said Gilman had been tortured in Russian detention. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 Trained in immigrant rights and de-escalation, the nonpartisan volunteers will stay outside polling sites, offering support without advocating for candidates or parties. — Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Kansas City Call Building The Kansas City Call, founded in 1919, became one of the city’s most influential newspapers for the Black community while reporting on community affairs and advocating for civil rights. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Socialist organization advocating workers' action committees. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 That’s why the Guild is advocating for better protections against and awareness of the risks posed by AI – not just through our contracts, but through legislation and member education. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
  1. endorsing
  2. supporting
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  • Maryland's Governor Wes Moore, who is endorsing an independent candidate in one key Senate race, joins me here on the studio.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Alex Wong | Getty Images The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, better known as AIPAC, plans to stop endorsing candidates, making direct PAC contributions and earmarking contributions to candidates.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of endorsing
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  • With roaring support from a packed crowd, Macklemore launched his Free Palestine Tour in Ireland’s capital Monday, just over a month after he was controversially dropped as Ed Sheeran’s supporting act.
    — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Attorneys general from 39 states and the District of Columbia have filed an amicus brief supporting New Jersey’s case against Kalshi.
    — Josh Appel, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of supporting

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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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