PLUMPED (FOR) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

plumped (for)

verb

past tense of plump (for)

as in endorsed

to promote the interests or cause of will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research

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Leaders in the Florida Democratic Party’s Jewish Caucus, which had endorsed Nixon’s opponent in the primary, Alex Vindman, have started to come around on Nixon.

— Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, both former NBC colleagues, endorsed her.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

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Lula signed into law a measure raising the revenue threshold for individual microentrepreneurs, proposed new initiatives to renegotiate consumer debt and advocated ending online betting, whose expansion has contributed to household indebtedness.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
The fire department has long advocated for its own training center, Bitchakdjian said.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

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The research was supported through the National Science Foundation’s Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York, which brings together universities and industry partners to advance battery technology.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Optical services include retinal imaging, eye-pressure testing and personalized lens consultations, supported by licensed remote optometrists and Mykita’s in-house optical team.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

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