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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
Among the network’s key partners include official NHL sponsor Verizon, which sponsors TNT’s pregame show, and first-time backer Vanda Pharmaceuticals, title sponsor of the first intermission report and the postgame telecast.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The movement, according to Blackmarr, has no backers or money, but relies on the work of volunteers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
No fewer than twenty Vinted alumni have already founded new startups, to the delight of Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga, while Nord’s parent company, venture builder and investor Tesonet, is the biggest backer of vibrant local tech complex Cyber City.
—Anna Heim, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
With such big-name backers, the race is considered a key testing ground for both parties.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Both have been backers since Harbor’s early days.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Alongside Altman, who has said AI’s future depends on an energy breakthrough, investors in Helion include OpenAI funder SoftBank as well as Facebook co-founder and early Anthropic backer Dustin Moskovitz.
—Harry Booth, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
This includes using caulk, insulation foam or backer rods to close any gaps in your foundation, windows or door frames.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The backers of Project Cumulus eventually withdrew.
—Natalie Kainz, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The movement, according to Blackmarr, has no backers or money, but relies on the work of volunteers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
No fewer than twenty Vinted alumni have already founded new startups, to the delight of Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga, while Nord’s parent company, venture builder and investor Tesonet, is the biggest backer of vibrant local tech complex Cyber City.
—Anna Heim, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
With such big-name backers, the race is considered a key testing ground for both parties.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Both have been backers since Harbor’s early days.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Alongside Altman, who has said AI’s future depends on an energy breakthrough, investors in Helion include OpenAI funder SoftBank as well as Facebook co-founder and early Anthropic backer Dustin Moskovitz.
—Harry Booth, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
This includes using caulk, insulation foam or backer rods to close any gaps in your foundation, windows or door frames.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The backers of Project Cumulus eventually withdrew.
—Natalie Kainz, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backer
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Favorability Ratings Reveal Polarized Electorate All three candidates face underwater favorability ratings, though Mamdani’s supporters remain the most energized.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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At last weekend’s general assembly of Barcelona club members, Laporta tried to thread a delicate path when defending the plan to play a domestic game over 4,500 miles away, knowing that Tebas is not exactly popular with his team’s supporters.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 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
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The tariff deal finalized this week between Washington and Seoul is likely to further connect the allies' economies.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Trans performers and allies have decried the casting of cis men in trans roles, in particular.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An early proponent in the direct-to-consumer beauty space, Glossier entered wholesale in 2023 and has since expanded into key markets like France via Sephora and Space NK.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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The nascent market is currently led by the likes of Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, and proponents say the technology can ease air traffic congestion.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Today, Tutivillus has become a thoroughly modern fiend, the patron demon of typographical errors.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Robert then interrupted a restaurant conversation to pitch his services to patrons discussing the radio business, the story noted.—
Jim Walsh,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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