1
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
The production was independently financed for more than $30 million; the theatrical release won’t be profitable for the film’s backers after an opening like this.
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
But that company has been fighting a PR battle for months over the Israeli military connections of its latest financial backer Sequoia.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Under cross-examination by De Marco, Brown said Siegel driving their car would not impact on their sponsorship deal with main backer, RJ Reynolds Vapor Company.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
There has been widespread speculation about which path would be pursued by Mescal — a best actor Oscar nominee in 2023 for 2022’s Aftersun — and his backers, including Hamnet distributor Focus Features.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
However, poor governance and limited regulatory oversight proved disastrous for Bankman-Fried and his backers when his fraudulent activities were exposed.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Advocates and backers of the Colorado law believe the dispute is about whether standards can be placed for psychotherapy, rather than claims that viewpoints are being censored.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
Aerohart is running a Kickstarter campaign to get the Aviator's Ember out of the prototype stage and into backers' hands.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
To be sure, more recently Rizza introduced jersey pieces as well as knitwear, leveraging the expertise of backer Olma and Mirta, which is best known for being a longtime business partner of Rick Owens.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
But that company has been fighting a PR battle for months over the Israeli military connections of its latest financial backer Sequoia.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Under cross-examination by De Marco, Brown said Siegel driving their car would not impact on their sponsorship deal with main backer, RJ Reynolds Vapor Company.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
There has been widespread speculation about which path would be pursued by Mescal — a best actor Oscar nominee in 2023 for 2022’s Aftersun — and his backers, including Hamnet distributor Focus Features.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
However, poor governance and limited regulatory oversight proved disastrous for Bankman-Fried and his backers when his fraudulent activities were exposed.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Advocates and backers of the Colorado law believe the dispute is about whether standards can be placed for psychotherapy, rather than claims that viewpoints are being censored.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
Aerohart is running a Kickstarter campaign to get the Aviator's Ember out of the prototype stage and into backers' hands.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
To be sure, more recently Rizza introduced jersey pieces as well as knitwear, leveraging the expertise of backer Olma and Mirta, which is best known for being a longtime business partner of Rick Owens.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backer
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Miami philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell, who have given millions to different organizations across South Florida, are longtime supporters of the Foundation and are members of the Golden Angel Society, the Foundation’s premier giving group.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The statue is still standing years later amid a pushback from supporters, who see Columbus as a symbol of Italian American pride.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Dozens of colleagues, including Burgos, signed a letter denouncing Mamdani and his co-sponsors.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Nasdaq is the venue sponsor for this event while Rhone is serving as merchandise partner.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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And yet the Republican administration and its congressional allies are showing no signs of caving to Democratic demands or backing away from threats to use the opportunity to pursue deeper cuts to the federal workforce.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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No mention is made of which kind of aircraft or its nation of origin, but the aircraft was likely American or one of its allies.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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However, proponents of the bill say the veto will result in more exposure to toxic chemicals.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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Osefo, a woman of multiple degrees and a proponent of higher learning, stars in The Real Housewives of Potomac, which premiered last Sunday on Bravo.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Jac Lewis Foundation, created to honor Jac, who died by suicide in 2019, recently launched a mental health hub in partnership with the Welsh Rugby Union, of which the Prince is patron.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The staff and patrons of a liquor store attached to The Queenscliffe Family Hotel on Kangaroo Island in Australia were in for a shock when a furry customer made its way through the front door.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Laurene Allen, an environmental advocate who lives in Merrimack, New Hampshire, where PFNA was one of several forever chemicals discovered in drinking water in 2016, was awaiting the report and is frustrated and enraged by its delay.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Immigrant rights advocates argue injured workers, regardless of their legal status, are entitled to workers' comp under state law.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Young Thug is the purest exponent of mainstream rap’s melodic rap era.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Bell is none other than Stephanie Kelton, now an exponent of Modern Monetary Theory.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Backer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backer. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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