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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 activists
What began as a handful of campus groups now stretches across more than 3,500 high schools and universities, supported by dozens of full-time staff who manage student activists like a professional sales force.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk, one of the most prominent political activists and organizers on the right, had been addressing thousands of college students at an outdoor event.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Local immigration activists at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights suggested at a news conference called in response to the fatal shooting that the actual number of people arrested by immigration agents was higher than what had been shared publicly.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Several right-wing activists have also begun compiling their own lists.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Prince Harry spoke up for young activists in the name of Princess Diana a day after a high stakes meeting with King Charles III.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Many women's sports activists who oppose trans athletes in women's sports have spoken out in support of Kirk following his assassination, including Riley Gaines, Paula Scanlan, Brooke Slusser and Payton McNabb.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This includes civil rights activists, church leaders and city officials.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While Kennedy is reportedly working to pack more anti-vaccine activists onto ACIP, the committee is scheduled to meet and discuss the COVID-19 vaccine on September 18 and 19.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk, one of the most prominent political activists and organizers on the right, had been addressing thousands of college students at an outdoor event.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Local immigration activists at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights suggested at a news conference called in response to the fatal shooting that the actual number of people arrested by immigration agents was higher than what had been shared publicly.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Several right-wing activists have also begun compiling their own lists.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Prince Harry spoke up for young activists in the name of Princess Diana a day after a high stakes meeting with King Charles III.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Many women's sports activists who oppose trans athletes in women's sports have spoken out in support of Kirk following his assassination, including Riley Gaines, Paula Scanlan, Brooke Slusser and Payton McNabb.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
This includes civil rights activists, church leaders and city officials.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While Kennedy is reportedly working to pack more anti-vaccine activists onto ACIP, the committee is scheduled to meet and discuss the COVID-19 vaccine on September 18 and 19.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activists
supporters
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How are Kirk’s supporters responding?—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Back in 2001, a group of Enfield FC supporters realised which way the wind was blowing — and how far away their team was going — and formed a breakaway club.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Activists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activists. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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