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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of backers
That price is a high one and, in lieu of information on their potential backers, neither of the two parties turned back this weekend look able to meet it.
—
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
With California’s population expected to exceed 45 million by 2050, backers see high-speed rail as the most efficient solution to prevent the state from grinding to a halt.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The campaign saw 18,682 backers pledging over $3 million, with every backer receiving a Sleep A30.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Its list of backers already includes Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund and Fidelity Management & Research Company.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Across the country, Democratic candidates with progressive and left-wing backers are distancing themselves from some of their own supporters’ ideas — and getting plenty of space to do it.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Neither do Kyiv's Western backers.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Revolution Wind backers are expected to file a legal challenge to the White House halt, and the workers are cooling their heels while the battle plays out ashore.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Ukraine and its European backers maintain that no terms can be agreed to while the fighting is ongoing.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
With California’s population expected to exceed 45 million by 2050, backers see high-speed rail as the most efficient solution to prevent the state from grinding to a halt.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The campaign saw 18,682 backers pledging over $3 million, with every backer receiving a Sleep A30.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Its list of backers already includes Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund and Fidelity Management & Research Company.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Across the country, Democratic candidates with progressive and left-wing backers are distancing themselves from some of their own supporters’ ideas — and getting plenty of space to do it.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Neither do Kyiv's Western backers.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Revolution Wind backers are expected to file a legal challenge to the White House halt, and the workers are cooling their heels while the battle plays out ashore.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Ukraine and its European backers maintain that no terms can be agreed to while the fighting is ongoing.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backers
Noun
-
After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
-
And parents are enthusiastic supporters.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
While Cruz is still working to get Democratic sponsors for his bill, the issue has support from across the aisle.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Biosimilars, clinically comparable to biologics and priced lower, create cost-saving opportunities for patients and plan sponsors.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Within scientific branches of government, the currency of checks and balances has always been data; Kennedy and his allies have forcibly dismantled those guardrails.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
-
Still, opposition figures like María Corina Machado insist that Maduro and powerful allies such as Diosdado Cabello have long orchestrated the gang’s rise.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Biden had selected Colorado Springs in 2023 as the permanent home for Space Command, a location proponents had said was best for military readiness.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
-
But proponents of the Sensitivity Era want to keep others from joining that conversation.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
His patrons in Cuba, Iran, and Russia will likely see this provocation by the United States as a show of strength, rather than an invitation to retaliate.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
-
So, while sipping on suds, patrons can order from their menu, which includes a selection of chicken wings, burgers, and brick oven pizzas.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Garcia’s signing was met with total consensus across the club, and Flick was one of the biggest advocates for Rashford’s move to Barca.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Backers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share