plunking (for)

verb

variants or plonking (for)
Definition of plunking (for)next
present participle of plunk (for)
as in advocating
to promote the interests or cause of I'm willing to plunk for any program that will reduce carbon emissions

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  1. advocating
  2. endorsing
  3. supporting
  4. adopting
Verb
  • As someone known for advocating self-expression and individuality, Palmer is bringing her signature energy to her new role.
    Tira Urquhart, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
  • In the days following, lawyers in New York City advocating for Neely's family decried the New York Police Department's decision to release Penny after initial questioning and not hold him in custody following Neely's death.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of advocating
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  • On Thursday, Bruce Springsteen shared a video on Instagram, making a statement endorsing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But Boggs said voters should consider the public records of the people endorsing her, not their private behaviors.
    Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • The Republic of Serbia is financially supporting the production.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Yet, supporting female entrepreneurs is just one piece of the puzzle.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of supporting
Verb
  • So can quitting smoking, getting 30 minutes a day of moderate-intensity activity like a brisk walk, and adopting a heart-healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which both emphasize lean protein, whole grains, and fresh produce.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024
  • At a high level, men are adopting the technology at higher rates than women.
    Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of adopting
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