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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
They are often held incommunicado for days or weeks and prevented from contacting family members or lawyers, according to activists monitoring the arrests.
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CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The master planned development drew fire when it was proposed, with some community activists and neighborhood groups concerned about displacement of existing business and residences in East and Southeast Austin.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Still, activists say their work is not done.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
This year’s cohort of activists, while quieter than in the past as a result of the ongoing hostilities, is striving to amplify the voices suppressed and introduce emerging artists to a wider audience.
—Tina Ahmadi Krol, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
However, critics say a leopard can’t change its spots and misogynic comments from the party’s leader, Shafiqur Rahman, including denying the existence of marital rape, has made rights activists very nervous.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Its removal sparked uproar among LGBTQ activists, as well as stark criticism from city and state leaders.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
But activists say that immigrants are still being asked to come to meetings at the ICE offices at the John Moss building, where they are frequently either detained or forced to wear ankle monitors.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Last week, Rodríguez, a longtime Maduro ally, announced plans for a general amnesty that could lead to the release of hundreds of opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons.
—Egina Garcia Cano, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
The master planned development drew fire when it was proposed, with some community activists and neighborhood groups concerned about displacement of existing business and residences in East and Southeast Austin.
—Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Still, activists say their work is not done.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
This year’s cohort of activists, while quieter than in the past as a result of the ongoing hostilities, is striving to amplify the voices suppressed and introduce emerging artists to a wider audience.
—Tina Ahmadi Krol, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
However, critics say a leopard can’t change its spots and misogynic comments from the party’s leader, Shafiqur Rahman, including denying the existence of marital rape, has made rights activists very nervous.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Its removal sparked uproar among LGBTQ activists, as well as stark criticism from city and state leaders.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
But activists say that immigrants are still being asked to come to meetings at the ICE offices at the John Moss building, where they are frequently either detained or forced to wear ankle monitors.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Last week, Rodríguez, a longtime Maduro ally, announced plans for a general amnesty that could lead to the release of hundreds of opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons.
—Egina Garcia Cano, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activists
supporters
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If dialogue or compromise were to take place, his sacred image would collapse in the eyes of his supporters.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, the court upheld limits on what supporters can contribute directly.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Activists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activists. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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