as in supporter
a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society
Antiwar activists were protesting in the streets. political activists
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While a couple of other states have similar bills, none are named after Kirk, the conservative activist whose rhetoric has both offended and resonated with many.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 May 2026
Elizabeth Keifer is a semi-retired English professor, an activist, and a member of her local Indivisible democracy group in West Hartford.
—Elizabeth Keifer, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The Israeli government subsequently released and deported hundreds of the activists to Turkey.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The State Election Board has quietly hired an activist who has challenged the registrations of thousands of Fulton County voters and who cheered as the FBI raided a county ballot warehouse in January to be the board’s official state investigator, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has learned.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 May 2026
Elizabeth Keifer is a semi-retired English professor, an activist, and a member of her local Indivisible democracy group in West Hartford.
—Elizabeth Keifer, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The Israeli government subsequently released and deported hundreds of the activists to Turkey.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The State Election Board has quietly hired an activist who has challenged the registrations of thousands of Fulton County voters and who cheered as the FBI raided a county ballot warehouse in January to be the board’s official state investigator, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has learned.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
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Several supporters said raising a Pride flag in town would help LGBTQ+ residents feel accepted.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Union supporters contend that the thousands of workers — despite different titles and job areas — face similar dis-empowerment in their day-to-day jobs.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s board meeting Monday was broken up by a protester yelling about Sharia law.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Christopher Cann Secretary of State Marco Rubio's opening statement was interrupted by a protester who called for the United States to stop supporting Israel over its conduct in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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