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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At previous tournaments, some teams and supporters have appeared happy just to enjoy the experience with little hope of progressing beyond the group stage.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government is dominated by settler leaders and supporters, and key Cabinet ministers are pushing for a formal annexation of the territory.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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