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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
As Los Angeles County activists continue their search for the suspect or suspects who have shot multiple alley cats in South Los Angeles with a BB gun, PETA has offered a $5,000 reward in hopes of bringing the crimes to a stop.
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The party was founded in the early 50’s by anti-slavery activists.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Controversial school policies hiding students’ gender transitions from parents remains a ripe issue the Supreme Court should take up, activists argue, despite the justices already handing parents a win in an emergency docket case on the matter earlier this month.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
Yet certain types of speech can still trigger criminal charges, and Morocco has seen tightening restrictions on dissent, including against journalists and activists.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Posts circulating from activists associated with the Denver chapter of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization included imagery referencing the Red Army Choir, Soviet symbolism and historical figures including Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong.
—Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The massive expansion of enforcement operations drew local resistance from activists, leading to clashes with federal agents and the deaths of residents Good and Pretti during confrontations with ICE and Border Patrol.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Michigan activists said rallies in the state would echo prior mass actions days, but may also touch on newer concerns, like the war with Iran.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Other prominent speaking slots went to conservative activists from around the world, such as former British Prime Minister Liz Struss and Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The party was founded in the early 50’s by anti-slavery activists.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Controversial school policies hiding students’ gender transitions from parents remains a ripe issue the Supreme Court should take up, activists argue, despite the justices already handing parents a win in an emergency docket case on the matter earlier this month.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
Yet certain types of speech can still trigger criminal charges, and Morocco has seen tightening restrictions on dissent, including against journalists and activists.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Posts circulating from activists associated with the Denver chapter of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization included imagery referencing the Red Army Choir, Soviet symbolism and historical figures including Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong.
—Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The massive expansion of enforcement operations drew local resistance from activists, leading to clashes with federal agents and the deaths of residents Good and Pretti during confrontations with ICE and Border Patrol.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Michigan activists said rallies in the state would echo prior mass actions days, but may also touch on newer concerns, like the war with Iran.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Other prominent speaking slots went to conservative activists from around the world, such as former British Prime Minister Liz Struss and Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activists
supporters
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By the time the final seconds ticked off the clock, many Houston fans had cleared out and the Illinois supporters stood and cheered as their team celebrated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ghio was the assistant child advocate before her nomination to lead the office, and her supporters say her track record is admirable.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Activists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activists. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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