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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
We will not be deterred by activists attempting to shield dangerous operators and cartels.
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Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 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
Protesters, many older adults, were calling for the expulsion of the Israel-Premier Tech team which was stopped last week during a time trial by activists holding Palestinian flags.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Advertisement At its first meeting in June, the new ACIP committee heard a presentation on the risks of thimerosal, a preservative that anti-vaccine activists have claimed is linked to autism.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
While Steph participates in a Mars simulation project, her sister participates in an encampment of Indigenous activists, protesting Steph’s mission.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Platner also worked as a contractor for Constellis, a successor to the security company Blackwater, which has angered some online activists.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The crowd, which proved to be a mix of young and old, students, unionists, activists and cultural figures, came from across the region and across Europe.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Labor activists organized and fought for improvements.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 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
Protesters, many older adults, were calling for the expulsion of the Israel-Premier Tech team which was stopped last week during a time trial by activists holding Palestinian flags.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Advertisement At its first meeting in June, the new ACIP committee heard a presentation on the risks of thimerosal, a preservative that anti-vaccine activists have claimed is linked to autism.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
While Steph participates in a Mars simulation project, her sister participates in an encampment of Indigenous activists, protesting Steph’s mission.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Platner also worked as a contractor for Constellis, a successor to the security company Blackwater, which has angered some online activists.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The crowd, which proved to be a mix of young and old, students, unionists, activists and cultural figures, came from across the region and across Europe.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Labor activists organized and fought for improvements.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activists
supporters
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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And parents are enthusiastic supporters.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Activists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activists. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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