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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  • Facing Homelessness in Antioch, along with other groups, advocated for transitional housing at the former Executive Inn.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • His priorities include veterans’ rights, advocating for small businesses, protecting the border and education, according to his campaign website. AD-64 includes a portion of Los Angeles County and La Habra in Orange County.
    Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of advocate
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  • Asked why Polis endorsed Kennedy in light of his often-conspiratorial stances, a spokesman for the governor responded by referring to a subsequent Polis social media post.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • In no uncertain terms, economic discontent drove Latino men’s vote, said Clarissa Martinez de Castro, vice president of the Latino Vote Initiative for UnidosUS, a national Latino advocacy group whose social welfare arm, UnidosUS Action Fund, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
    Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of endorse
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  • Federal prosecutors previously stated that the memos found in Sean Combs’ cell supported their claims that the artist has been trying to blackmail victims and sway witnesses from behind bars.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The Fashion Awards is the primary fundraiser of the BFC Foundation, which aims to support the future growth and success of the British fashion industry by focusing on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of support
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