championing

verb

present participle of champion
as in advocating
to promote the interests or cause of he has always championed the protection of abused animals

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Recent Examples of championing Mi-ok has to tell Ye-ji that her expensive clothes don’t jibe with someone championing labor issues. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 And having Matt and Ben championing those films doesn’t hurt. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026 The commander in chief returned the favor while championing Minaj during a presidential luncheon in July. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026 At the heart of Neon’s mission is a commitment to championing the best cinema from around the world. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 The program is part of Chanel’s growing constellation of arts and culture initiatives championing original voices. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Melbourne’s memobottle has spent more than a decade championing flat water bottles. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 Celebrity hairstylist and texture expert Michelle Sultan has spent years championing healthy, chemical-free styling practices, allowing relaxers to naturally phase out of her salon. — Ata-Owaji Victor, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 This means championing energy-efficient, eco-conscious housing models and expanded transportation options that reduce utility and commuting costs for residents, while preserving the green spaces that naturally protect our communities. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for championing
  1. advocating
  2. endorsing
  3. supporting
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  • 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
Definition of advocating
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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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“Championing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/championing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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