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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Those fin de siècle playwrights, activists, and actors were recognizing something important about this remarkable heroine.
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Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Platner also worked as a contractor for Constellis, a successor to the security company Blackwater, which has angered some online activists.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … AMBUSH – GOP congresswoman's office crashed by ex-CNN host, anti-Trump activists.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Defend our Juries, a UK activist organization linked to Palestine Action, said the seven people who were charged were members of its group.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Platner also worked as a contractor for Constellis, a successor to the security company Blackwater, which has angered some online activists.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … AMBUSH – GOP congresswoman's office crashed by ex-CNN host, anti-Trump activists.
—FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Defend our Juries, a UK activist organization linked to Palestine Action, said the seven people who were charged were members of its group.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
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The president sought to show supporters that the achievements of his administration would be wiped out if Republican opponent Mitt Romney won the election.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Despite facing challenges to get the march off the ground this year, supporters came bearing flags, signs and spirit on the eve of the Boise Pride Festival, which takes place this weekend.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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One such incident occurred in the UK in October 2022, when a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester was dragged into the grounds of a Chinese consulate in Manchester and beaten, in events captured on camera.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
10 Aug. 2025
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The conflict between the protesters at one point became violent, when an LGBTQ protester allegedly struck local conservative activist Josh Fulfer with a flag pole.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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