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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
Cavanaugh’s allies have accused Powell’s backers of trying to buy the election, while Powell has targeted Cavanaugh over his decision to run while occupying a key Democratic seat in the state’s majority-Republican legislature.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The company has been one of OpenAI’s major backers since 2019, investing more than $13 billion into the startup.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Senate backers are still pushing for the House to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act as is.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Mia Bays is winding down her tenure in charge of one of the biggest backers of British independent film, the British Film Institute’s Filmmaking Fund.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Labour supporters are largely anti-Brexit, which failed to deliver the benefits its backers promised.
—Jill Lawless, Fortune, 11 May 2026
As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty about the former vice president’s prospects in what is sure to be a crowded primary field.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The company didn’t disclose the backers of the fund, but it is said to be in the $50 million range and is made up of a consortium of investors largely from outside the film world.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The debate over universal basic income has been raging for years, well before AI, and it’s evolved along the way even among backers, Vox writes.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 May 2026
The company has been one of OpenAI’s major backers since 2019, investing more than $13 billion into the startup.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Senate backers are still pushing for the House to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act as is.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2026
Mia Bays is winding down her tenure in charge of one of the biggest backers of British independent film, the British Film Institute’s Filmmaking Fund.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Labour supporters are largely anti-Brexit, which failed to deliver the benefits its backers promised.
—Jill Lawless, Fortune, 11 May 2026
As Kamala Harris eyes a possible 2028 presidential bid, there is little outward enthusiasm among her biggest 2024 backers to fund a repeat performance, adding to uncertainty about the former vice president’s prospects in what is sure to be a crowded primary field.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The company didn’t disclose the backers of the fund, but it is said to be in the $50 million range and is made up of a consortium of investors largely from outside the film world.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The debate over universal basic income has been raging for years, well before AI, and it’s evolved along the way even among backers, Vox writes.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backers
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Newsom and other supporters have said the tunnel would protect the state’s water system as climate change intensifies severe droughts and deluges.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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And supporters are left to fill the silence with speculation, chants and, now, airborne protest banners.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The reauthorization is funded through fiscal year 2030 with bipartisan sponsors leading the House effort.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The palace notes that the royal family's network of sponsors, which include lord lieutenants, societies and associations, government departments, local governments, and more, are used to nominate guests for invitations.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The Taurus Sun harmonizes with Jupiter in your 11th House of Friendship, drawing support for bigger plans through allies, networks, and shared insight.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The official added that allies are increasing investments in warships, aircraft, drones, long-range missiles, as well as space and cyber capabilities, while boosting readiness and modernizing command and control.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Its proponents believe nuclear power could address a wide range of problems.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The entrenchment of those supply chains may have been underestimated by proponents of nearshoring and onshoring, while the impacts of higher tariffs may have been overestimated.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The plan calls for patrons to walk down a field tunnel and make a left at the groundskeeper’s office before stepping out onto the grass playing surface.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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But Squeeze was kept on a long table by his handlers and could visit longer with curious patrons.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The meeting space inside Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta was packed with immigration advocates, members of Taylor's family and cameras as Taylor made his first public statement since his release.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Opposition to this bill is not limited to homeschool advocates.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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“Backers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backers. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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