endorses

verb

variants also indorses
present tense third-person singular of endorse
as in advocates
to promote the interests or cause of an increase in the number of parents who endorse the idea of school uniforms

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Recent Examples of endorses This evidence base is why ASCO endorses integrative oncology guidelines and why NCCN incorporates integrative therapies throughout symptom management pathways. — Lorenzo Cohen, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026 In two South Florida congressional districts, the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board endorses long-time Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and, in an open seat, newcomer Pia Dandiya. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 Today’s newsletter highlights Mary Norwood endorses Rick Jackson for governor. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026 But, somewhat contradictorily, Pachocki also endorses the idea of AI labs slowing down AI development to allow safety research to catch up. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 Flynn biographer Jeffrey Meyers endorses the view that power politics and corruption fueled the case. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The Boston Herald endorses Craig MacLellan for Norfolk County DA. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 Russell Fry endorses ex-rival Darline Graham after failing to advance to special GOP US Senate primary runoff. — FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Social Security Works’ political action committee endorses candidates based on their platforms for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorses
  1. advocates
  2. supports
  3. embraces
  4. adopts
Verb
  • This time, experts and advocates hope there’s lasting change.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The group, a nonprofit that advocates for downtown businesses, also noted an increase of about 19% in average daily visitors to downtown this year compared with 2025.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of advocates
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  • The fact that hunting is a season — and not a year-round activity — supports this.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Though the pipeline hasn’t transported gas to Germany since 2022, the country’s far-right AfD supports resuming flows, which could allow US investors to profit.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of supports
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  • The spa Clayoquot’s Healing Grounds Spa fully embraces the healing powers of nature, capitalizing on its secluded setting along the banks of the Bedwell River.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • While field recording is typically a solitary activity, Jensen embraces the alone-together paradox of building a community around a bunch of people wearing headphones.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of embraces
Verb
  • Before the city or state adopts or regulates an AI tool that touches housing, jobs, benefits or immigration, the people affected should be asked first.
    — Steven Choi, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • By law, Maryland regularly adopts the international standard for that very reason.
    — Tom Nyein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of adopts

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“Endorses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorses. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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