1
as in supporter
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse
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as in sponsor
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
all financial backers will be expected to offer some input into the company's decisions
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as in ally
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
the student's backers spoke at the school board meeting on her behalf
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Recent Examples of backer
Because of their biblical beliefs about Israel, Hummel said, evangelical backers, known as Christian Zionists, have become central to American support.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
He is thought to be the main backer of current Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.
—Olena Loginova, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Hungary is one of the largest remaining importers of Russian oil and gas in Europe and has come under fierce criticism by backers of Ukraine for his relationship with Vladimir Putin.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
During his five-decade career, Nanas is credited with discovering Sylvester Stallone and being an early backer of comedian Roseanne Barr.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Chief among Grant’s backers is Roscoe Conkling (Shea Whigham), a New York senator who benefits from the federal money funneled through the port and various other political favors.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
That said, its backers are looking for a sense of originality and roots.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Previous backers have included Sequioa Capital and Bain Capital Ventures.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Lin—whose early career at Zappos and mathematical inclinations molded him into an early backer of companies like Airbnb and DoorDash—has been at Sequoia since 2010.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
He is thought to be the main backer of current Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.
—Olena Loginova, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Hungary is one of the largest remaining importers of Russian oil and gas in Europe and has come under fierce criticism by backers of Ukraine for his relationship with Vladimir Putin.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
During his five-decade career, Nanas is credited with discovering Sylvester Stallone and being an early backer of comedian Roseanne Barr.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Chief among Grant’s backers is Roscoe Conkling (Shea Whigham), a New York senator who benefits from the federal money funneled through the port and various other political favors.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
That said, its backers are looking for a sense of originality and roots.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Previous backers have included Sequioa Capital and Bain Capital Ventures.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Lin—whose early career at Zappos and mathematical inclinations molded him into an early backer of companies like Airbnb and DoorDash—has been at Sequoia since 2010.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backer
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Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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James’ off-court earnings have exceeded his team salary since he was drafted first overall in 2003 and joined the Cleveland Cavaliers armed with a $90 million Nike deal, plus sponsor deals with Coca-Cola and Upper Deck.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Within 30 days, registrations would be required, proofs of freedom demanded, and Black residents lacking two white sponsors willing to post the $500 bond would be banished.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Her one ally, the as yet unnamed head of housekeeping, played by Madeleine Stowe, advises Lilly to make things right with Ronnie.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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But European allies may benefit from that through cooperation under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other alliances.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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While proponents of wearable technology in prisons and jails have described it as potentially lifesaving, privacy rights groups and even law enforcement officials say the devices can raise ethical and legal concerns and urge agencies to establish strict rules on data use, retention and consent.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Newsom and other proponents said the retaliatory ballot measure was a way of fighting fire with fire.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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All the bathrooms for patrons are outside the building, in temporary trailers.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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But advocates argue the AI has to be compared to the alternative.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Public health advocates are also pushing to expand the scope of practice for dental therapists, mid-level providers who can perform fillings and extractions under supervision.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Backer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backer. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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