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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
Its most recent funding round of $7 million was co-led by Artis Ventures, an early backer of Palantir.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Andy Wong-Pool/Getty Images In recent months, Beijing, the most important backer of the Maduro regime, has made a big show of support for the Venezuelan leader.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Many coup backers are simply demoted or purged from the government without facing trial or execution.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The project is slated to deliver for backers in Q3 of next year with a full release to follow.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2018, Ellison cofounded SailGP, a high-speed catamaran racing league that competes around the world and has attracted celebrity backers.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Around 35 percent were repeat backers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
But Ellison and his main financial backer, RedBird Capital’s Gerry Cardinale, have been bullish on the future of the service and have pledged to make significant investments in upgrading it.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Nearly two dozen amendments were added on in a series of votes, including one related to ending the two Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) that backers say have been abused by presidents.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Andy Wong-Pool/Getty Images In recent months, Beijing, the most important backer of the Maduro regime, has made a big show of support for the Venezuelan leader.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Many coup backers are simply demoted or purged from the government without facing trial or execution.
—Joe Wright, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The project is slated to deliver for backers in Q3 of next year with a full release to follow.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2018, Ellison cofounded SailGP, a high-speed catamaran racing league that competes around the world and has attracted celebrity backers.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Around 35 percent were repeat backers.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
But Ellison and his main financial backer, RedBird Capital’s Gerry Cardinale, have been bullish on the future of the service and have pledged to make significant investments in upgrading it.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Nearly two dozen amendments were added on in a series of votes, including one related to ending the two Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) that backers say have been abused by presidents.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backer
Noun
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Participants are currently gathering pledges from friends and supporters.—
Nate Heinold,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Fields had plenty of supporters in the locker room and even on the staff.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Also in September 2021, the Clippers announced that Aspiration was their new jersey and arena sponsor, a deal that was worth $300 million over 23 years.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the best sponsors are those who evaluate all available options through the lens of investor alignment and long-term asset performance.—
Andrew DeNardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of the two-state solution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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The incident comes days after Poland shot down Russian drones that had violated its airspace earlier this week – prompting NATO allies to pledge to beef up defenses on the alliance’s eastern flank.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Host a challenge forum with a proponent, a skeptic, and a synthesizer.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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To answer this question, Lam looks to the ancient Chinese philosopher Han Fei, an important proponent of the school of thought known as Legalism.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the ground floor, a horseshoe bar with marble countertops and bronze chairs seats 20 patrons.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Colorado Springs club shooting A 22-year-old gunman entered an LGBTQ nightclub in November 2022 in Colorado Springs shortly before midnight and immediately opened fire, killing at least five people and injuring 25 others before patrons confronted and stopped him, police said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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This consultative approach can turn potential customers into long-term advocates, proving your commitment to their success over your own sale.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An advocate for free speech and limited government, Kirk also used his sizable platform to spread falsehoods and conspiracy theories about topics including climate change, vaccines, transgender people and demographic change.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Bell is none other than Stephanie Kelton, now an exponent of Modern Monetary Theory.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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As one careful exponent of technical legal craft addressing another, Burroughs hit the mark.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Backer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backer. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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