BACKER Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

backer

noun

Definition of backer

as in supporter

a person who actively supports or favors a cause backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse

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as in sponsor

a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing all financial backers will be expected to offer some input into the company's decisions

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as in ally

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support the student's backers spoke at the school board meeting on her behalf

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Recent Examples of backer In particular, the absence of the UAE and the dissolution of the STC have alienated an important southern constituency in the anti-Houthi coalition and deprived the coalition of a militarily capable external backer. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 The Bucs punished their backers with a 5-12 ATS record last season, failing to cover in their last nine games, but injuries had everything to do with that. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 The company’s still newish backers — including Story3 Capital Partners, Nexus Capital Management and Aranda Principal Strategies — are feeling the same, extending the company a $10 million term loan on top of the refinancing completed last year. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026 Among the former Biden Cabinet secretary’s top financial backers in the governor’s race are labor unions, healthcare groups, tech companies and Native American tribes that own some of the state’s splashiest casinos. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 With shovel in hand, this deep thinker digs down on players largely riding the pine in 12-team leagues who, if employed, could vault willing backers to a fast start. — Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The filing follows the early conclusion of its 2026 season in Indianapolis after its primary financial backer withdrew support. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Paramount backer Larry Ellison, whose son, David, is the company’s CEO, is a sailing enthusiast and funder of SailGP. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 For now, the future location of the national collection remains undecided, and the project’s backers are hopeful that the museum design by Japan’s SANAA architects will see the light of day in another location. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for backer

Noun

Footage circulating on social media appears to show a confrontation unfolding on the sidelines in the 73rd minute when Bielik was attempting to retrieve a ball that was thrown back into play by a young Portsmouth supporter.

— Sam Joseph, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Clancy’s supporters were divided, some holding out hope the Commonwealth’s highest court would intervene and others coming to accept what would end up being the inescapable conclusion.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of supporter

Noun

Beniers is a big proponent of the player empowerment trend and believes players are well within their rights to turn down a trade or contract.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
In order to secure the large number of signatures, proponents of initiatives typically hire petition management companies, according to the indictment.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of proponent

Noun

The safest way to pay someone, consumer advocates say, is online, with a credit or debit card or electronic check.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Researchers and climate advocates have suggested that eating less meat is one way to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and benefit the environment.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026