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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
Six activists barricaded themselves in the City Hall offices of Mayor Todd Gloria on Friday, a stand-off that continued until they were arrested.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The group's figures have been accurate in previous unrest and rely on a network of activists in Iran to verify deaths.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran’s history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Following the food distribution, Nicewander joined thousands of people at a rally at the Target Center arena in Minneapolis, where activists and faith leaders addressed the crowd.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
These advocates — a mix of church members, seasoned activists and some who have never been a part of any movements — take shifts at the tent throughout the week.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
Witnesses, human rights activists and medical professionals told CNN that security forces unleashed widespread violence over the Iranian weekend of January 8 and 9, turning streets across Iran into what resembled a warzone and pointing to a coordinated armed assault.
—Sarah Dean, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Pahlavi apparently lacked a serious monarchist movement and a strong connection with local opposition leaders and activists in Iran.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
That included training local activists to respond independently to moments that resonated in their community and hold protests without needing prompting from national groups.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The group's figures have been accurate in previous unrest and rely on a network of activists in Iran to verify deaths.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran’s history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Following the food distribution, Nicewander joined thousands of people at a rally at the Target Center arena in Minneapolis, where activists and faith leaders addressed the crowd.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
These advocates — a mix of church members, seasoned activists and some who have never been a part of any movements — take shifts at the tent throughout the week.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
Witnesses, human rights activists and medical professionals told CNN that security forces unleashed widespread violence over the Iranian weekend of January 8 and 9, turning streets across Iran into what resembled a warzone and pointing to a coordinated armed assault.
—Sarah Dean, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
At the same time, Pahlavi apparently lacked a serious monarchist movement and a strong connection with local opposition leaders and activists in Iran.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
That included training local activists to respond independently to moments that resonated in their community and hold protests without needing prompting from national groups.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activists
supporters
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That flexibility, supporters of such coverage said, should remain as a way to improve health outcomes and help older Americans maintain access to care.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Mino was celebrated with birthday cake, a sushi lunch provided by Mikuni and a crowded room of supporters.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Activists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activists. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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