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
There’s a long tradition of artists and activists using their platforms to take issue with the reactionary politics of their parents.
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Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
In early February, the Milwaukee Police Department paused its pursuit of facial recognition technology after almost a year of pushback from activists and some public officials at public meetings.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
His case was the first of several high-profile incidents in which pro-Palestinian student activists were detained and targeted for deportation despite being lawful residents.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The developer was connected to Harvey by Jedidiah Brown, an activist in the south suburbs and friend of Clark.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
In early February, the Milwaukee Police Department paused its pursuit of facial recognition technology after almost a year of pushback from activists and some public officials at public meetings.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
His case was the first of several high-profile incidents in which pro-Palestinian student activists were detained and targeted for deportation despite being lawful residents.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The developer was connected to Harvey by Jedidiah Brown, an activist in the south suburbs and friend of Clark.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
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Warren has been a supporter of similar legislation.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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That changed a bit on a sunny Saturday in San Francisco, the contest assuming a smidgen of campaign heat — chanting crowds, sign-waving supporters, call-and-response from the audience — as the state party held its annual convention in this bluest of cities.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Moore was endorsed for Greene's seat by Kyle Rittenhouse, a political figure who rose to the top of the conservative movement as a 17-year-old who shot a protestor in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 2020.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Several blocked the stage before the program began, but when the audience of 2,000 began to boo, all except one protester stepped down.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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