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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Recent Examples of activist
The sustainability industry definitely still has its die hards, mostly consisting of environmental activists.
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Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
There were several panels on climate change, though more focused on infrastructure and adaptation than activist.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum on Florin Road was opened 30 years ago by local activist Shonna McDaniels.
—Ashley Williams, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Earlier this month, activists in El Paso, Texas tried to claw back tax breaks that the city had agreed to give to Meta for a data center in 2023.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 19 June 2026
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Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
There were several panels on climate change, though more focused on infrastructure and adaptation than activist.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum on Florin Road was opened 30 years ago by local activist Shonna McDaniels.
—Ashley Williams, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Earlier this month, activists in El Paso, Texas tried to claw back tax breaks that the city had agreed to give to Meta for a data center in 2023.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
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The pending bill’s supporters say its changes are designed to address cases like that of Gilberto Guttierrez, a Los Angeles County man who has been accused of attacking his wife four times over the last 12 years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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One of those fans was England supporter Sebastian Oldfield.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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According to an incident report from the Greer Police Department, an altercation broke out between an event attendee and a protestor outside the venue.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 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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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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