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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
Now, Elliott, the Hamden Democrat, has been calling likely delegates and trudging around the state to meet with party activists, telling them Connecticut’s government does not do enough.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
The group heard about it from other activists in Washington state.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
For decades, activists and ecologists have fought to take advantage of our watershed for recreational and community life, with remarkable success.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Local governments and activists at the time criticized the state’s push to remove crosswalk art as an overstep of local authority and attempt to erase Florida’s LGBTQ community.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
But a couple of years ago, activists brought attention to the tributary and the mystery behind its troubling name, calling on leaders to remove it.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The war with the United States and Israel has intensified authorities’ threats against anyone speaking to outside media or activists.
—Amir Hussein Radjy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
For example, the percentage of people in each one donating to people in need, charitable causes or philanthropic organizations ranged from a low of 77% – the frustrated activists – to a high of 93% among the status seekers.
—George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
It is made up of journalists, scholars, human rights lawyers, activists, and former politicians.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
The group heard about it from other activists in Washington state.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
For decades, activists and ecologists have fought to take advantage of our watershed for recreational and community life, with remarkable success.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Local governments and activists at the time criticized the state’s push to remove crosswalk art as an overstep of local authority and attempt to erase Florida’s LGBTQ community.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
But a couple of years ago, activists brought attention to the tributary and the mystery behind its troubling name, calling on leaders to remove it.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The war with the United States and Israel has intensified authorities’ threats against anyone speaking to outside media or activists.
—Amir Hussein Radjy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
For example, the percentage of people in each one donating to people in need, charitable causes or philanthropic organizations ranged from a low of 77% – the frustrated activists – to a high of 93% among the status seekers.
—George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
It is made up of journalists, scholars, human rights lawyers, activists, and former politicians.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activists
supporters
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The area was gridlocked with traffic, with people coming back to check on their homes and Hezbollah supporters zooming on scooters, waving the group’s flag.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to supporters like you, the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center continues to offer engaging classes, meaningful programs, and a welcoming place to connect all while caring for our historic property.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Activists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activists. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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