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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
In the decades since, Kurdish parties have been banned, cultural expression restricted, and activists publicly executed.
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John Calabrese, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2026
The news was met with celebration by many local activists and Illinois public officials.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The Jackson family invited the activists to Chicago to learn more about Jackson's strategies and find resources for their own organizations.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Relatives and local activists said Porter, a 43-year-old father of two, was not threatening anyone, and was simply shooting into the air to ring in the new year.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Every Friday for several weeks, activists have visited the FBI's Chicago office on the Near West Side – among them, Baltazar Enriquez, with the Little Village Community Council.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Dallas activists took to the streets this weekend after United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, with rallies planned in downtown Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Federal officers frequently deployed tear gas for crowd control in neighborhood clashes with activists, often detaining them along with immigrants.
—Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s a long tradition of artists and activists using their platforms to take issue with the reactionary politics of their parents.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
John Calabrese, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2026
The news was met with celebration by many local activists and Illinois public officials.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
The Jackson family invited the activists to Chicago to learn more about Jackson's strategies and find resources for their own organizations.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Relatives and local activists said Porter, a 43-year-old father of two, was not threatening anyone, and was simply shooting into the air to ring in the new year.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Every Friday for several weeks, activists have visited the FBI's Chicago office on the Near West Side – among them, Baltazar Enriquez, with the Little Village Community Council.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Dallas activists took to the streets this weekend after United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, with rallies planned in downtown Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Federal officers frequently deployed tear gas for crowd control in neighborhood clashes with activists, often detaining them along with immigrants.
—Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
There’s a long tradition of artists and activists using their platforms to take issue with the reactionary politics of their parents.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activists
supporters
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The military success of the opening act of the current Iran war, which began with the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has bolstered the confidence of Netanyahu’s supporters as Israel barrels toward an election later this year.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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But between matches, before kickoff or after the final whistle, even the most hardcore supporters need a place to relax, stretch their legs and experience something beyond the stadium gates.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Activists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activists. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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