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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
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.
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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
Bonta and her backers say conservatives have deliberately misled the public about her bill’s purpose, leading to a wave of vitriol and threats against the lawmaker.
—Andrew Graham
april 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
His son, one of the biggest backers of the wave-pool boom, is on a trajectory to disrupt the surf industry.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
His campaign is gaining momentum at a time when many of the administration’s steadfast Christian backers—alarmed by the president’s bullying campaign against Pope Leo XIV in recent weeks, among other heresies—have been rethinking their support.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Ukraine and most of its European backers oppose imports of Russian oil which have helped to fund Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine, now in its fifth year.
—Karel Janicek, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Abbott has become one of the most prominent political backers of ibogaine.
—Dimitri Mugianis, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
This year, backers opted for a narrow step-by-step approach to weigh the effects of the legislation.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
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
Bonta and her backers say conservatives have deliberately misled the public about her bill’s purpose, leading to a wave of vitriol and threats against the lawmaker.
—Andrew Graham
april 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
His son, one of the biggest backers of the wave-pool boom, is on a trajectory to disrupt the surf industry.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2026
His campaign is gaining momentum at a time when many of the administration’s steadfast Christian backers—alarmed by the president’s bullying campaign against Pope Leo XIV in recent weeks, among other heresies—have been rethinking their support.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Ukraine and most of its European backers oppose imports of Russian oil which have helped to fund Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine, now in its fifth year.
—Karel Janicek, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Abbott has become one of the most prominent political backers of ibogaine.
—Dimitri Mugianis, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
This year, backers opted for a narrow step-by-step approach to weigh the effects of the legislation.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backers
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Whitecaps rally Outside the FIFA Congress was a small rally of about 100 supporters of the Vancouver Whitecaps, protesting the possible relocation of the Major League Soccer team.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Family members, coaches, friends and other supporters of the finalists and scholarship program are welcome to request a ticket to attend.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The bill’s sponsors don’t seek to prohibit access to the emerging technology.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Then there is the matter of the evening’s sponsors.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The gift was accepted over widespread backlash, even from some allies, who raised security and ethical concerns.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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Trump this week floated a new plan to reopen the critical passageway used by America’s Gulf allies to export their oil and gas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Per Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, the six billionaires who have already fled the state took with them nearly 30% of the wealth proponents expected to tax, which alone means the measure will only raise $40 billion of the $100 billion initially forecasted.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Some proponents of adding Arabic language instruction say the curriculum would help cultivate a sense of inclusion, identity and belonging for students of Arab descent in the district.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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That night, many patrons — both regulars and those who hadn’t been by in a while — stopped by to commiserate.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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In early screenings, many people noticed parallels between Justin Theroux and Emily Blunt and this year’s Met Gala patrons, Jeff and Lauren Bezos.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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During the long aftermath of the civil-rights movement, many authors and advocates imagined that King’s struggle could be continued by expanding its reach.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Retirement advocates see any cap or cut in Social Security benefits as a slippery slope.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Backers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backers. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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