Synonyms of backers

backers

noun

plural of backer

1

as in supporters

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supporters
• proponents
• advocates
• advocators
• exponents
• promoters
• friends
• boosters
• protagonists
• apostles
• champions
• paladins
• white knights
• true believers
• high priests
• adherents
• espousers
• hierophants
• loyalists
• heralds
• tub-thumpers
• gospelers
• expounders
• stalwarts
• disciples
• followers
• interpreters
• partisans
• cohorts
• cheerleaders
• fellow travelers
• encouragers
• applauders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opponents
• enemies
• adversaries
• antagonists
• foes
• critics
• rivals
• belittlers
• faultfinders

2

as in sponsors

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sponsors
• patrons
• supporters
• benefactors
• guarantors
• advocates
• sureties
• teachers
• coaches
• mentors
• underwriters
• champions
• cosponsors
• angels
• chaperones
• cosigners
• cosignatories

3

as in allies

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support

the student's backers spoke at the school board meeting on her behalf

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supporters
• allies
• sympathizers
• colleagues
• friends
• confederates
• fellow travelers
• associates
• abettors
• bedfellows
• partners
• assistants
• confidants
• collaborators
• buddies
• accomplices
• helpers
• well-wishers
• accessories
• fellows
• pals
• cohorts
• comrades
• empathizers
• companions
• collaborationists
• chums
• coalitionists
• coadjutors
• cronies
• adjuncts
• intimates
• familiars
• mates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detractors
• enemies
• opponents
• foes
• adversaries
• belittlers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backers

However, a contingent of pro-autonomous vehicle backers, many from a group of 29 organizations that advocated on behalf of Waymo to the CPUC, celebrated the expansion ruling. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

The chip giant has become one of the biggest strategic backers of tech companies in the world as it's built up equity stakes across the AI stack, as well as helping to bankroll GPU purchases with increasingly complex financial arrangements. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

As evidenced by the vote, Maye is further along in his development, but the Williams backers believed another jump is on the horizon. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Ukraine’s former defense minister is launching a military tech company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp, a decision that risks alienating Kyiv’s European backers. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Rural leaders will probably follow the urban practice of ensuring community input – as required by Congress – before allowing tax-delaying investments by wealthy financial backers. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2026

On the Canadian side, backers include Telefilm Canada, Canadian Heritage, Creative BC, the Canadian Media Producers Association, the Canada Media Fund, the Indigenous Screen Office and APTN, with Blue Ant International attached as distributor. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

The campaign targets the United States with free shipping; applicable state and local sales taxes will be borne by backers, and first deliveries are estimated for November 20, 2026. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026

Others in the ownership group include Todd Boehly, Arctos Partners, Magic Johnson and a handful of other backers with smaller stakes. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026