plumping (for)

verb

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumping (for)
  1. advocating
  2. endorsing
  3. supporting
Verb
  • By advocating for a military that restricts opportunities based on religion or gender, Hegseth seeks to effectively treat millions of Americans as second-class citizens, forbidden from serving their country in the armed forces.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This year’s protest also included a petition advocating for attendees to boycott Art Basel Miami Beach until the city of Miami and Miami Dade County divest from their Israel bonds.
    Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of advocating
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  • This year’s presidential election was a historic one for weed, with both major presidential candidates endorsing marijuana legalization for the first time ever.
    Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
  • As police look into whether the words indicate a motive, armchair investigators are also endorsing the idea that the attacker was driven by anger at the insurance industry.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of endorsing
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  • To stay ahead, North American governments will need to double down on supporting industry with strategic incentives—like the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act—to spur R&D and accelerate growth for a new generation of manufacturers.
    Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Founder and visionary Gabrielle Chanel collaborated with the leading filmmakers of her time, drawing inspiration from and supporting her fellow artistic peers.
    Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporting
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“Plumping (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumping%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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