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as in to adopt
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
after working among them for two years in the Peace Corps, she felt compelled to espouse the peasants' cause for social justice
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Recent Examples of espouse
In the ensuing decades, Buffett has consistently espoused the same philosophy.
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 6 May 2025
In the era of confrontational, hard-line politics espoused by both the Freedom Caucus and President Trump, the group’s name brand and network of influence can be a major boost to candidates.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
And Loomer has espoused numerous conspiracy theories, including that the Sept. 11, 2001, al-Qaeda attacks on New York and Washington were an inside job orchestrated by the U.S. government.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
In the late 1950s, as a young congressman, McGovern had been a critic of foreign aid, albeit for reasons much different than those espoused today.
— Made By History, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 6 May 2025
In the era of confrontational, hard-line politics espoused by both the Freedom Caucus and President Trump, the group’s name brand and network of influence can be a major boost to candidates.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
And Loomer has espoused numerous conspiracy theories, including that the Sept. 11, 2001, al-Qaeda attacks on New York and Washington were an inside job orchestrated by the U.S. government.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
In the late 1950s, as a young congressman, McGovern had been a critic of foreign aid, albeit for reasons much different than those espoused today.
— Made By History, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for espouse
Verb
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The former couple were married for 10 years before announcing their split on Jan. 13.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Rutherford is an appealing leading lady, able to marry both Agathe’s seeming awkwardness (and some most excellent bits of physical humor) and her deep introspection into something fresh and flinty.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
Verb
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In 1985, the Ohio Legislature adopted it as the official state rock song.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The infant’s mother was adopted at age 2, one of nine children raised by the adoptive mother.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
Verb
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That’s changed with a recent Broadway revival, starring Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez and Daniel Radcliffe, which was embraced by critics and audiences, while winning Tonys.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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Judge, who embraced Soto on the field pregame, also made a pretty play, laying out for a looping Francisco Lindor liner in the third.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Students and their parents cannot borrow more than $200,000 in total—including both undergraduate and graduate loans—under the bill, with those limits set to take effect in July 2026.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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However, Macdonald can borrow from the way the coaching staff found a role that accentuated Chancellor’s strengths and hid his weaknesses.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Espouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espouse. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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