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
The families in our film are not activists or outliers.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Civil liberties experts are concerned by the DHS agents' actions, which come as the agency is also under scrutiny for surveilling peaceful protesters and activists.
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Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
26 June 2026
According to the Waqf and Glick, more than 70,000 Jewish activists entered the mosque compound last year.
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Gabe Joselow,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
LaPorte and fellow activist Santcha Etienne expressed defiance regarding the ruling.
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Joan Murray,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for activist
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Civil liberties experts are concerned by the DHS agents' actions, which come as the agency is also under scrutiny for surveilling peaceful protesters and activists.
—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
26 June 2026
According to the Waqf and Glick, more than 70,000 Jewish activists entered the mosque compound last year.
—
Gabe Joselow,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
LaPorte and fellow activist Santcha Etienne expressed defiance regarding the ruling.
—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for activist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
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Some fans, including Scottish supporter Rory Syme, arrived early and gathered near a shopping center by the stadium while waiting for gates to open.
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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Prosecutors argued that Song planned an ambush with the intent to kills officers, while the defense argued that Song fired into the ground after seeing Gross point his gun at a protester and that the shot that hit the officer might have been a ricochet.
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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.
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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