as in advocate
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
a vocal proponent of the use of electric-powered cars
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Recent Examples of proponent
At the same time, prediction market proponents are rapidly increasing their political efforts.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Sustainable cotton supply chain proponents Cotton Diaries are urging European Union policymakers to push for a more holistic traceability system.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
But proponents said the 200 parking spaces will provide a safe alternative to parking along the highway.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
But proponents want sports to be inclusive — and worry transgender athletes will be cut out of participating.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Sustainable cotton supply chain proponents Cotton Diaries are urging European Union policymakers to push for a more holistic traceability system.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
But proponents said the 200 parking spaces will provide a safe alternative to parking along the highway.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
But proponents want sports to be inclusive — and worry transgender athletes will be cut out of participating.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponent
Noun
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And these unlikely advocates are determined to use their voices for good.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The underlying facts of the case are still to be ruled on, but the partial ruling on Friday was a big win for immigration advocates who had been fighting to shut down the controversial site.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both Turkish fans described a warm welcome from Kosovo supporters in the capital city.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Our financial supporters are not involved in any decisions about our journalism.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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The young girl is reading at a 12th-grade level and mastering math concepts such as fractions, decimals and even exponents.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Among the most powerful exponents of this view are billionaires Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen; both venture capitalists have their own investments in the nuclear energy sector and are influential Trump supporters.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Proponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proponent. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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