Political Campaign Vocabulary

noun a contestant or candidate who is not successful or who does not perform well in a competition

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• The candidate was considered an also ran in the election.
• He was just an also ran in the race.
• She's always been an also ran when it comes to popularity.
• The small business was an also ran compared to the industry giants.

noun a geometric figure formed by two rays with a common endpoint

verb to try to obtain something indirectly or by insinuation

• The company seems to be angling for a takeover bid.
• She's definitely angling for a promotion with all the extra work she's been doing.
• I can tell he's angling for a free meal by being extra nice to the waiter.
• The politician is always angling for votes with his promises and speeches.

noun A person who supports or promotes a particular person, group, or organization, especially financially.

• The backer of the project has decided to increase their financial support.
• The project's backer is putting in more money.
• The backer dude is really coming through with the cash.
• She was the main backer of his dreams, always supporting and encouraging him.

noun a gesture of respect or acknowledgment made by bending the body forward

verb to withdraw or resign from a situation or activity gracefully

• After much consideration, he decided to bow out of the competition.
• She's going to bow out of the project because it's taking up too much of her time.
• I'm going to bow out of this party early, I'm not feeling it tonight.
• It's time for him to bow out gracefully and retire from the spotlight.

noun the act of cleaning a surface thoroughly

verb to clean or clear something completely and thoroughly

• The cleaning crew performed a clean sweep of the entire office building.
• I did a clean sweep of my room before my parents came to visit.
• Let's do a clean sweep of this place before the party starts.
• The team made a clean sweep of the competition, winning every match in the tournament.

noun a person or team competing in a competition or contest

• The company announced a new contender in the market for eco-friendly packaging.
• I heard there's a new contender in town for the best pizza place.
• That new singer is a real contender for the top spot on the charts.
• The dark horse emerged as a strong contender in the competition.

noun a person or organization that publicly supports or recommends a particular product or service

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• The company hired a well-known celebrity as their endorser for the new product.
• I heard that my favorite singer is now an endorser for a popular clothing brand.
• That basketball player is a sick endorser for that energy drink.
• She became the unofficial endorser of positivity in our group.

adjective showing a lack of seriousness or importance; not worthy of serious attention; trivial

• The judge dismissed the case as frivolous and without merit.
• Stop wasting your time on frivolous activities and focus on what truly matters.
• I can't believe you spent money on that frivolous purchase.
• Her mind was filled with frivolous thoughts, like colorful balloons floating away.

noun the horse that is winning a race

• The front runner in the election is currently leading by a significant margin.
• She's the front runner for the promotion at work because of her hard work and dedication.
• He's the front runner for the MVP award this season, no doubt about it.
• The new technology company is the front runner in the race to revolutionize the industry.

noun a storehouse or granary for grain

verb to gather or collect (something, especially information or approval)

• The company was able to garner support from investors for their new project.
• She managed to garner enough votes to win the election.
• I'm trying to garner some likes on my latest Instagram post.
• His years of hard work finally paid off and he was able to garner success in his career.

verb to persistently talk or complain about something

preposition used to indicate the topic or subject of the persistent talk or complaint

• The speaker continued to harp on the importance of budgetary constraints in his presentation.
• Why do you always harp on about cleaning your room?
• Stop harping on me about going out tonight, I already said I can't.
• She couldn't help but harp on the mistake she made, replaying it in her mind over and over.

noun Swing is a noun that can refer to a state of active operation or vigorous activity.

adverb In full swing is an adverbial phrase that describes an action or event that is happening energetically or at its peak.

preposition In is a preposition that indicates location or position within a space or time period.

• The conference is now in full swing with multiple sessions running simultaneously.
• The party is in full swing, everyone is dancing and having a great time.
• The concert is in full swing, the band is killing it on stage!
• The project is in full swing now that all team members are actively working on their tasks.

noun a person or thing that loses or has lost something

adjective describing someone or something that is unsuccessful or inferior

• The contestant who received the lowest score was deemed the loser of the competition.
• You're such a loser for not coming to the party last night.
• Stop being a sore loser and accept defeat gracefully.
• She felt like a loser after failing her driving test for the third time.

noun a person who competes against or opposes another in a contest, game, or argument

• The opponent put up a strong defense in the courtroom.
• My opponent in the debate was really tough to beat.
• I totally crushed my opponent in the game last night.
• Sometimes our biggest opponent is our own self-doubt.

noun a person or thing that is no longer in contention or competition

adjective not in contention or competition

• Due to his injury, he is now officially out of the running for the championship title.
• She didn't make the cut, so she's out of the running for the lead role.
• He didn't impress the coach, so he's totally out of the running for the starting position.
• After missing the deadline, his chances of winning the contract are now out of the running.

adjective openly or directly

adverb completely or entirely

• The company decided to take the outright approach and terminate the employee immediately.
• I told him outright that I didn't like his idea.
• She's always so blunt, she just says things outright without thinking.
• His love for her was outright, like a blazing fire that couldn't be extinguished.

noun a piece of land used for playing sports or games

• It is important to ensure a level playing field for all competitors in the market.
• Let's make sure everyone has a fair shot on the playing field.
• We need to level the playing field so everyone has a fair chance.
• In the world of business, it's crucial to understand the playing field before making strategic moves.

verb Competing with someone or something in order to achieve the same objective or goal.

• The two companies are rivaling for the top spot in the industry.
• The two teams are rivaling to see who can finish the project first.
• The two rappers are rivaling for the title of best in the game.
• His determination is rivaling that of a lion hunting its prey.

noun a difficult or challenging task or problem

verb to walk heavily and clumsily

• The tree stump in the garden serves as a reminder of the old oak tree that used to stand there.
• I tripped over a stump while hiking and nearly fell flat on my face!
• I can't believe he got stumped by such an easy riddle.
• She felt like a stump in the middle of the dance floor, unable to move or join in the fun.

noun a person who is in favor of something or someone

adjective relating to or characteristic of someone who supports a particular person, group, or cause

• The political candidate gained a large number of supporters during the campaign.
• I'm a huge supporter of that band, I've been to all their concerts.
• She's a ride-or-die supporter of that sports team.
• The pillar of the community was seen as a strong supporter of local businesses.

noun A person who is skilled in the art of organizing and directing military operations or maneuvers

adjective Relating to or characteristic of a tactician

• The tactician carefully analyzed the battlefield before devising a strategic plan.
• My friend is such a tactician when it comes to playing chess.
• That guy is a real tactician when it comes to getting what he wants.
• She was a tactician in the game of politics, always knowing the right move to make.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence; in this case, 'taking place' is a verb phrase indicating that something is happening or occurring

• The annual conference is taking place next week.
• The party is taking place at Sarah's house tonight.
• The concert is taking place at the park this weekend.
• A heated debate is taking place among the board members.

noun effort, energy, and enthusiasm

• The athlete performed with great vigor during the race, showcasing his strength and stamina.
• She tackled the project with so much vigor, it was impressive to see her determination.
• The band played with so much vigor, they totally rocked the house!
• The artist painted with such vigor that the colors seemed to leap off the canvas.

noun a physical activity of moving from one place to another on foot

verb to move by taking steps using one's feet

adverb in a manner that involves walking

preposition to move across or along on foot

• The CEO decided to walk over to the neighboring office to discuss the merger.
• Let's walk over to the park and have a picnic.
• I'm going to walk over to Sarah's house later to hang out.
• He always tries to walk over others to get what he wants.

verb to create or produce something, typically with the implication of doing so quickly or in a makeshift way

• The marketing team is trying to gin up interest in the new product launch.
• Let's gin up some excitement for the weekend trip!
• We need to gin up some hype for the party tonight.
• The politician tried to gin up fear among the voters to win the election.

noun a person who prepares the way for an event or an organization

• The advance man for the presidential candidate is responsible for coordinating all campaign events.
• The advance man for the concert made sure everything was set up before the band arrived.
• The advance man for the movie premiere scored us some VIP tickets.
• She was like an advance man, always one step ahead in planning our group trips.

noun a type of journalism that involves promoting a specific point of view or agenda

• The advocacy journalist wrote a detailed report on the environmental impact of the new construction project.
• The advocacy journalist is always writing about social issues that matter to them.
• That advocacy journalist is really out here fighting for what's right.
• Like a modern-day crusader, the advocacy journalist seeks to shine a light on injustices in society.