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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
There were no financial details but the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the deal, put the figure in the $75-million range, similar in size to previous rounds with other backers including Thrive, and assuring the mini-major will continue to remain independent.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 June 2026
His lack of experience proved no deterrent for supporters or his political backers.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
That crowdfunding campaign netted the brand a cool US$10 million from eager backers.
—Paul Ridden
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
The bill's legislative backers tout it as an important step in addressing the critical shortage of affordable homes around the country.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 June 2026
New investors include Nvidia, Salesforce Ventures, Temasek, and Seligman Ventures, alongside returning backers Mayfield, Tiger Global, StepStone, Maverick Silicon, and Prosperity7.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 22 June 2026
But Schnur said the governor likely also has concerns about angering one of his biggest backers.
—Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Government officials pointed out that the project’s backers, who became Antiguan citizens through the Citizenship by Investment Program, are examples of investors who support long-term development rather than seeing citizenship as just a transaction.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Financial backers and corporate partners indicate that moving high-density computing to the ocean offers a viable template for scaling global technology infrastructure while mitigating the economic and ecological impact on civilian communities.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 June 2026
His lack of experience proved no deterrent for supporters or his political backers.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
That crowdfunding campaign netted the brand a cool US$10 million from eager backers.
—Paul Ridden
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
The bill's legislative backers tout it as an important step in addressing the critical shortage of affordable homes around the country.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 June 2026
New investors include Nvidia, Salesforce Ventures, Temasek, and Seligman Ventures, alongside returning backers Mayfield, Tiger Global, StepStone, Maverick Silicon, and Prosperity7.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 22 June 2026
But Schnur said the governor likely also has concerns about angering one of his biggest backers.
—Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Government officials pointed out that the project’s backers, who became Antiguan citizens through the Citizenship by Investment Program, are examples of investors who support long-term development rather than seeing citizenship as just a transaction.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Financial backers and corporate partners indicate that moving high-density computing to the ocean offers a viable template for scaling global technology infrastructure while mitigating the economic and ecological impact on civilian communities.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backer
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Some fans, including Scottish supporter Rory Syme, arrived early and gathered near a shopping center by the stadium while waiting for gates to open.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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His sponsors demand little more from the guy than an impish smile during television ads, and his press conferences for Inter Miami are few and far between.—
Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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The survey was released at the Art House Audience Trends session at IND/EX, presented by sponsor Filmbot, and conducted by market research consulting firm Avenue ISR with additional data from Rentrak.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Still, analysts noted North Korea has a long way to go match South Korea and its US ally, which between them have dozens of destroyers armed with the latest missiles and combat systems.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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As Ukrainian leaders tout shifting war dynamics and conditional openness to talks, Moscow vows to safeguard ally Belarus, which Kyiv accuses of aiding Russian drone strikes, raising regional security tensions.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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This year, as a hopeful reality competition host nominee and proponent of Top Chef earning another reality competition series nom, Kish finds herself in a unique position as a participant on season four of fellow Emmys juggernaut The Traitors.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
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David DaCosta, of the 18-acre Ace*Mission Studios, is among those pushing for what’s known as a Business Improvement District, or BID, in the area that proponents refer to as the Boyle Heights Industrial Flats, which runs adjacent to the river.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Billy Guerra, 38, of Contra Costa County, and his wife were among the patrons.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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Other food available at the fair includes a Turkey Leg that costs $23, a Smash Cheeseburger that will set patrons back $20 and a Giant Western Sausage that sells $20.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Boyd, a fourth-generation farmer and longtime civil rights advocate, said generations of Black farmers have faced barriers accessing government loans and agricultural assistance programs.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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But he and other LGBTQ+ advocates also say that the current political climate, with its backlash to gay rights progress, is playing a role.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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In the leadership and care phase, your role is that of an advocator.—
Rodney C. Adkins,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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“Backer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backer. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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