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as in supporters
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 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
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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
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Recent Examples of backers
To backers of the cuts, the savings reflect state efforts to blunt Colorado’s affordability crisis, especially as home valuations — and corresponding tax bills — skyrocketed following the pandemic.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Venu Sports’ backers disagreed, contending the service would have only streamed nonexclusive content.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Scores of foreign nationals who traveled to a remote Indian Ocean island seeking adventure have become stranded there as simmering tensions between warring Yemeni parties and their backers disrupt travel.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Hawke and his backers had a real sales job on their hands.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Jan. 2026
Maduro backers China, Russia and Iran condemned the his arrest, while the European Union’s top diplomat was cautious, pointing out that the EU has said Maduro lacks legitimacy while calling for a peaceful transition.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
His signature cannabis law has yet to deliver the avalanche of investment and exports its backers promised.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Kash Hospitality Group, the backers of downtown’s Citizen Capitol Craft House, which opened in May 2024, acquired the business from Goldfield’s owners Bret Bair and Eric Rushing.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs were early backers.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Venu Sports’ backers disagreed, contending the service would have only streamed nonexclusive content.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Scores of foreign nationals who traveled to a remote Indian Ocean island seeking adventure have become stranded there as simmering tensions between warring Yemeni parties and their backers disrupt travel.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Hawke and his backers had a real sales job on their hands.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Jan. 2026
Maduro backers China, Russia and Iran condemned the his arrest, while the European Union’s top diplomat was cautious, pointing out that the EU has said Maduro lacks legitimacy while calling for a peaceful transition.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
His signature cannabis law has yet to deliver the avalanche of investment and exports its backers promised.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Kash Hospitality Group, the backers of downtown’s Citizen Capitol Craft House, which opened in May 2024, acquired the business from Goldfield’s owners Bret Bair and Eric Rushing.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs were early backers.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backers
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Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Selfless Love Foundation is able to offer this National Think Tank at no cost, including scholarships to cover youth’s travel and accommodations.—
Dana Perino,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Commissioner Steven Glassman floated an idea to use drones to display sponsors’ names in the sky.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Japan, which is undergoing an economic revitalization, will continue to shine under its new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, corporate governance reforms and increasing interest from corporates and sponsors alike.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s quips about acquiring the island have ignited international concerns about Greenland’s independence and sovereignty from lawmakers in Washington and NATO allies alike.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2026
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The governor’s allies have dismissed that, saying voters know Abbott, have judged his record and do not buy Democrats’ corruption allegations.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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But proponents of the industry claim that the environmental costs still net out as a plus since the space data centers take processing off the fossil-fuel-burning grid.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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One of the biggest proponents of the capri resurgence, the supermodel has been making a stylish case for cropped pants since last summer—and her latest iteration takes the divisive Noughties silhouette into Italian girl style territory.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The patrons were thrilled that LaMelo Ball was about to check into the game, a different result than some 24 hours prior on that same hardwood.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, thirsty patrons might start looking elsewhere in the Treasure Valley — such as Meridian, where a police spokesperson said there are no city laws specifically addressing bottomless mimosa deals.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Climate advocates are planning new efforts to make use of this supermajority.—
John D. Sutter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Backers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backers. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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