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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But progress sputtered out as opponents, such as conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, gained traction for their arguments about the unintended consequences of the ERA, such as making women eligible for the draft and eliminating the legal system’s preference for mothers in child custody fights.
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Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
That allowed the activists to talk to the clinicians in private.
—Marta Martínez, NPR, 8 June 2025
Liberal activists also took issue with some of BlackRock’s policies.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 6 June 2025
Moderated by Mercedes Cooper, LEAP curator and Array’s EVP of Public Programming, the event will reflect on the legacy of LEAP’s work over the past five years, and the ongoing importance of uplifting activist voices through artistic expression.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 June 2025
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Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
That allowed the activists to talk to the clinicians in private.
—Marta Martínez, NPR, 8 June 2025
Liberal activists also took issue with some of BlackRock’s policies.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 6 June 2025
Moderated by Mercedes Cooper, LEAP curator and Array’s EVP of Public Programming, the event will reflect on the legacy of LEAP’s work over the past five years, and the ongoing importance of uplifting activist voices through artistic expression.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
supporter
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Pachuca is roughly 60 miles (90km) north east of Mexico City in the neighbouring state of Hidalgo, but the two sides that its football club’s supporters loathe the most are located in the capital — Club America and Cruz Azul.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Cyrus' supporters came to her defense after videos of the moment went viral on social media.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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