plump (for)

verb

Definition of plump (for)next
as in to advocate
to promote the interests or cause of will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research

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  1. advocate
  2. endorse
  3. support
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  • Several studies have found immigrants commit lower rates of crime than those born in the U.S. Groups that advocate for restrictive immigration policies dispute or dismiss those findings.
    Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The group, formed in 2021, currently has a membership of over 1,500 that advocates the progressive movement and employees on Capitol Hill.
    Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of advocate
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  • Yes, online therapy appears to be pretty darn effective and has been endorsed by the American Psychological Association.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
  • While Trump has endorsed the one-bill strategy for his reconciliation package, members of the Freedom Caucus have pushed for a two-bill track chock-full of spending cuts and deficit-reducing measures.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of endorse
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  • Economists expect exports to have significantly supported China’s economic growth last year.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
  • January 14: Event with the KC Warriors The team will spend time with the KC Warriors Hockey Program, a nonprofit supporting disabled veterans.
    Ben DeLaForest, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of support
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“Plump (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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