plunked (for)

verb

variants or plonked (for)
Definition of plunked (for)next
past tense of plunk (for)
as in endorsed
to promote the interests or cause of I'm willing to plunk for any program that will reduce carbon emissions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunked (for)
  1. endorsed
  2. advocated
  3. supported
  4. adopted
Verb
  • Interestingly, 59% of participants endorsed legal cannabis sales through specialized stores, a 12% increase from last year.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Three-quarters of those who responded to the recent Lancet survey endorsed climate education and opportunities for discussion and support in academic settings.
    Rebecca Redelmeier, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of endorsed
Verb
  • Pressley advocated for Biden to commute federal death sentences in a press conference earlier this month.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Wisconsin Muslim nonprofit has advocated for mental health policies that prioritize culturally competent counseling services.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of advocated
Verb
  • In the wake of Lively’s allegations, many expressed disappointment at the amount of commentators that still supported Baldoni.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Breaking free requires embracing vulnerability and authenticity, and feeling supported in doing so.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of supported
Verb
  • With details being finalized and legislation being adopted, a lot has been happening.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Several more jurisdictions have adopted the GLOBE rules and domestic minimum top-up taxes that are intended to be in line with the GLOBE rules.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of adopted
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