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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
But Latino political activists USA TODAY spoke with cautioned that voters who turn their back on Trump won’t necessarily embrace the Democratic Party.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The president’s office declined to comment on activists’ claims that the delay in vaccinations is a deliberate strategy intended to leave indigenous communities more vulnerable to the new coronavirus.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In video of the event shared on social media, several members of the audience could be seen physically assaulting one of the activists who lit a red flare.
—Philippe Cordier, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
He’d likely be backed by YIMBYs, a housing movement as well as pro-climate activists, given that he is known for his work on housing in the legislature.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Her firing is one of many across the country in the wake of Kirk’s death, which saw a swell of conservative activists, influencers and politicians driving a largely online-effort to enact employment action against citizens seen as posting negatively online about Kirk.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Hosted at The Current at Chelsea Piers in New York City, The Time 100 Next Gala featured a cohort of global emerging leaders from a diverse background of expertise, including activists, actors, athletes and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Two pro-Ukraine activists wrote in The Wall Street Journal, meanwhile, that some polling indicated core Republican voters are now warming to the idea of strengthening military support for Kyiv.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The administration has detained and revoked the visas of several pro-Palestine activists.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The president’s office declined to comment on activists’ claims that the delay in vaccinations is a deliberate strategy intended to leave indigenous communities more vulnerable to the new coronavirus.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In video of the event shared on social media, several members of the audience could be seen physically assaulting one of the activists who lit a red flare.
—Philippe Cordier, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
He’d likely be backed by YIMBYs, a housing movement as well as pro-climate activists, given that he is known for his work on housing in the legislature.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Her firing is one of many across the country in the wake of Kirk’s death, which saw a swell of conservative activists, influencers and politicians driving a largely online-effort to enact employment action against citizens seen as posting negatively online about Kirk.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Hosted at The Current at Chelsea Piers in New York City, The Time 100 Next Gala featured a cohort of global emerging leaders from a diverse background of expertise, including activists, actors, athletes and more.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Two pro-Ukraine activists wrote in The Wall Street Journal, meanwhile, that some polling indicated core Republican voters are now warming to the idea of strengthening military support for Kyiv.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The administration has detained and revoked the visas of several pro-Palestine activists.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activists
supporters
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Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Selfless Love Foundation is able to offer this National Think Tank at no cost, including scholarships to cover youth’s travel and accommodations.—
Dana Perino,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Activists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activists. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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