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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
Fertitta is the definition of a hometown billionaire backer.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
State Farm has already signed on as a foundational advertising partner and was an early backer of Scripps’ decision to secure rights to show WNBA and NWSL games on its ION broadcast network.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
However, this is the second Kickstarter from ViewDock – its first running last year and successfully delivered to the apparent delight of backers.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
Media Capital Technologies reportedly has a financial backer in MassMutual, however, exactly how that relationship is defined is Byzantine.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-AR) has been a major backer of that section.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Its backers include the California Building Industry Association, Edison International and Brin’s committee, which has so far contributed $5 million.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The firm has been a principal financial backer of Miami Worldcenter, a massive mixed-use project occupying 10 blocks north of downtown that is now nearing completion after years of development.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Its current flagship campaign focuses on getting politicians to reject financial contributions from major AI companies and their venture capital backers.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
State Farm has already signed on as a foundational advertising partner and was an early backer of Scripps’ decision to secure rights to show WNBA and NWSL games on its ION broadcast network.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
However, this is the second Kickstarter from ViewDock – its first running last year and successfully delivered to the apparent delight of backers.
—New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
Media Capital Technologies reportedly has a financial backer in MassMutual, however, exactly how that relationship is defined is Byzantine.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-AR) has been a major backer of that section.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Its backers include the California Building Industry Association, Edison International and Brin’s committee, which has so far contributed $5 million.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The firm has been a principal financial backer of Miami Worldcenter, a massive mixed-use project occupying 10 blocks north of downtown that is now nearing completion after years of development.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Its current flagship campaign focuses on getting politicians to reject financial contributions from major AI companies and their venture capital backers.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backer
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In her concession statement, McDonnell said her campaign had been to provide Republican voters with a choice to fill the open seat, thanking her supporters.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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While Lamont and gun safety advocates strongly favor the measure, supporters of the Second Amendment have been pushing back in both oral and written testimony to the judiciary committee that included more than 180 comments written anonymously.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Biden in his final days in office removed Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terror and issued a six-month waiver for Cuba from the embargo.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Among the biggest is Pebble Beach Food & Wine, April 9-12, with Palo Alto Networks as a big corporate sponsor of the Tasting Pavillion for 2026.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Paradoxically, this could help fund the war against the United States and its allies.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Iran launched waves of missiles at Israel overnight and continued targeting America's Gulf allies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The singer has long been a proponent of strict boundaries between celebrities, fans, and paparazzi.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
22 Mar. 2026
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The purpose of the bill is to protect jobs and to limit stress on workers and customers, proponents said.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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Furthermore, the lawsuit contends that while LaBeouf’s attorneys were still aggressively pursuing their position and seeking monetary compensation from Barnett, a partying LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on assault charges for allegedly punching two bar patrons.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Although admission to the daytime stages is free, passes are for sale that allow patrons into VIP areas at these locations and offer priority admission to the Chevy Riverfront Stage, which is the biggest concert area short of Nissan Stadium.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Industry advocates argue that the proposal is about preserving small, familiar routines that contribute to quality of life.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Environmental advocates have called for the city to take less water to help the lake reach a healthy level and support an ecosystem that is vital for migratory birds.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Backer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backer. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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