ADVOCATES Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of advocate

as in proponents

a person who actively supports or favors a cause Mark Twain, Noah Webster, and President Theodore Roosevelt are among past advocates of a reformed spelling system

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as in lawyers

a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations with such a strong case against him, he's going to need the best advocate that money can buy

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verb

present tense third-person singular of advocate

as in endorses

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 advocates

Noun

In March 2026, two presidential commissions recommended that the evictions continue in order to protect wildlife, in a process that included few Maasai, Indigenous peoples’ advocates at the Oakland Institute reported. — David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 That's one reason Levin, along with many other public school advocates, continues to push back against the tax credit. — Cory Turner, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026 Some advocates worry that could influence his policies if he is elected governor, Tamar Hallerman reports. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Since 2021, Christina Applegate has been one of the most famous advocates for living with multiple sclerosis. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Still, some retirees and advocates say this year’s bump isn’t enough to cover rising costs. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Michigan's Auditor General found that the state wasn't monitoring more than half of the foster children in its care, but according to foster care advocates, that doesn't mean there is no oversight. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Consumer advocates have argued that digital labels could eventually be used for surge pricing or personalized pricing. — Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 Hundreds or thousands of them can create predictable revenue, a wider base of committed advocates and a pipeline of donors who grow with the organization. — Yuriy Boyechko, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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The global association advocates for the Catholic Church to do more to improve mental healthcare. — Luis Andres Henao, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Beyond opposing the state takeover, CVPE advocates against mandatory STAAR testing and urges parents to boycott the exams. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 This time, experts and advocates hope there’s lasting change. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026 The elections are on track to break spending records, reports the Brennan Center for Justice, a nonprofit that advocates reducing the influence of money in politics. — Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026 Rather than pursuing technological isolationism, Koerte advocates greater collaboration across borders. — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 Briggs, Carr and Thomas have been endorsed by Reform California, a conservative political group that advocates for lower taxes and government accountability. — Haley Parsley october 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board advocates for residential utility customers. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Brewing frustrations Some community advocates share Lidawer’s view, including Irwin Bernstein, a member of Highland Park Forward, a nonpartisan civic organization. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

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That could explain why spinning galaxies can be held together without needing an extra source of gravity from dark matter, its proponents have argued.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Peptide proponents argue that shoddy manufacturing — not the peptides — causes harm.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of proponents

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This includes legal threats that Theranos’ lawyers leveled against him as well as against two of his sources, Tyler Shultz and Erika Cheung.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
The outlet also reported that Marshall's lawyers sought arrest warrants for at least 81 patients who missed their court dates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

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The American Cancer Society endorses both 2D and 3D options and says cost should not restrict access.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
While Levine Cava joined then-Commissioner Higgins in 2024 to block the Adrienne Arsht Center’s fledgling plan to erect a pair of digital billboards off Interstate 395, now Levine Cava endorses the signs.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of endorses

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Student groups protesting since mid-September through school blockades have urged supporters to join them.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
An hour before a ball was even kicked on Sunday afternoon, the beating of drums and chanting from the River Guard supporters group could be heard loud and clear from the locker rooms at the Boas Soccer Complex.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of supporters

Verb

Jackson supports expanding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps certain homeowners and renters with energy costs.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The integrated workflow also supports maintenance and repair, helping the team identify hardware issues and return robots to testing faster.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of supports

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The brand has partnered with Onna House, which champions female artists, and filled the Bruton Street store with Lattice Orb and Vessels by the stylist and sculptor Deborah Brett.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Nicole Wyskoarko embodies that truth every day — a legal mastermind with an artist’s heart, who champions creators, protects creativity, and sees potential in people and ideas that might otherwise go unrecognized.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

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