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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In a May appearance on Fox News’s Hannity, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), who was given similar treatment, pointed out that a woman escorted out of his town hall by police was an activist with a history of inflammatory statements.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2025
Johnson, an activist with the Trans Lawrence Coalition, compiled the information into a 60-page Google Doc recording Brace’s social media activity, with links to more than 600 screenshots.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
Everyone knows Elliott as one of the most prolific activist investors today, but what sets the firm apart here is its experience as an investor, director and owner/operator of data center businesses.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025
Local activists have increased criticism of the Falcon 9 landing agreement since then, which remains under review.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2025
Johnson, an activist with the Trans Lawrence Coalition, compiled the information into a 60-page Google Doc recording Brace’s social media activity, with links to more than 600 screenshots.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
Everyone knows Elliott as one of the most prolific activist investors today, but what sets the firm apart here is its experience as an investor, director and owner/operator of data center businesses.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2025
Local activists have increased criticism of the Falcon 9 landing agreement since then, which remains under review.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
supporter
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The decision sparked a firestorm on social media — where much of the debate around these issues is taking place — and Jackson-Smith was the target of abusive and threatening comments from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The former City Council president spent primary day visiting various polling sites, capping off the night with her team and supporters at The Enclave on Detroit's northwest side to celebrate her campaign.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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