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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
Some of his backers pulled their endorsement, campaign staffers left, and Democrats in Congress called on him to drop out.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
It's also racked up more than 860 backers for the BTL50.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
If Agarwal’s tech backers — like Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan and angel investor Ron Conway — pour money into his efforts, Khanna could face his biggest contest yet.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
After the allegations were reported in The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN on Friday, key backers of Swalwell started to distance themselves.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
The militant group joined the war in support of its backer, Iran.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Cityhood backers are raising funds to cover the analysis and other costs.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Behind closed doors, other major Swalwell backers were reassessing their support.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The investment comes about two months after ShengShu raised 600 million yuan from Qiming Venture Partners and other backers.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
It's also racked up more than 860 backers for the BTL50.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
If Agarwal’s tech backers — like Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan and angel investor Ron Conway — pour money into his efforts, Khanna could face his biggest contest yet.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
After the allegations were reported in The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN on Friday, key backers of Swalwell started to distance themselves.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
The militant group joined the war in support of its backer, Iran.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Cityhood backers are raising funds to cover the analysis and other costs.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Behind closed doors, other major Swalwell backers were reassessing their support.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The investment comes about two months after ShengShu raised 600 million yuan from Qiming Venture Partners and other backers.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backer
Noun
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China has long been a supporter of Iran's ballistic missile program.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Netherlands has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since the Russian invasion, including providing Patriot missiles and fighter jets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There will be tree maintenance displays and information booths from event sponsors.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Rue catches up with her sponsor, Ali (Colman Domingo), next.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The instinctive Moon conjoins responsible Saturn in your 11th House of Humanity, guiding your interactions with teams and allies.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hezbollah and critics are skeptical and believe Lebanon's government in Beirut has no leverage and should take advantage of the position of Iran, the group's key ally and patron.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The proponents of this measure have even admitted unabashedly that this is part of a national effort to divide Coloradoans and drive turnout in the midterm elections.—
Mike Smith,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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But telecommunications firms might still balk at furnishing the data for fear they might be sued, Section 702 proponents say.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dozens of patrons show up at Tsarouhas’ restaurant at all hours — particularly at the crack of dawn — to enjoy patsa as many say the soup eases the stomach after a night of heavy drinking.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Despite the order, the suspension document said Denver police observed the property operating as a bar and nightclub and continued to admit patrons between April 3 and the early hours of April 5.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Community leaders, business owners and advocates met in Denver over the weekend looking for solutions to rising costs, workforce shortages, and immigration challenges.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Vaqueiro, 38, has become the fresh face of Spanish-language news after Jorge Ramos, who achieved prominence as a forceful advocate for Latino immigrants during his 40 years on the air, signed off from rival Univision in late 2024.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Backer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backer. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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