plunk (for)

verb

variants or plonk (for)
Definition of plunk (for)next
as in to endorse
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. endorse
  2. advocate
  3. support
  4. adopt
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  • 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
  • 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
Definition of endorse
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  • Quarterly review of values where leaders are rated on active listening, acknowledging privilege and advocating for inclusive policy.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Hansford has dedicated years to studying Garvey's case, authored a book about him, and has relentlessly advocated for his exoneration through legal means.
    Delano Massey, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of advocate
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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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  • Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers presented a $2.98 billion total operating budget to the school board Tuesday night, asking it to consider adopting a 6.5% increase over the previous year’s budget.
    Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
  • There are currently 30 horses living at Phoenix Farm waiting to be adopted out, said Allie Nakasone, the farm’s program coordinator.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of adopt
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plunked (for)

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