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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
Potential backers should note that there was a previous Kickstarter campaign which Martoni cancelled, although this was reportedly done in order to offer a lower price, and to ensure that the finished product would be ready to ship when the campaign was completed.
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New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
In a news release announcing the signature petition, backers of the measure featured quotes from prominent Colorado and national Democrats supporting deporting violent criminals, though none have apparently endorsed this specific measure.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
But backers under 6-feet, 240 are outliers, not the norm.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Other backers include Michael Dell's investment firm, Vastmere Strategic Investments, Alpha Wave Partners, Revolution, and General Atlantic affiliate Via Nova.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
As costs rise, candidates devote more time to courting wealthy backers, interest groups and political action committees.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
California has more billionaires than any other state — approximately 200, if not more, according to backers of the ballot initiative.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Micron boasts high institutional ownership of approximately 80%, and this movement likely reflects additional accumulation by these sizable backers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
On Monday night, Greenland’s European backers looked at establishing a more permanent military presence in the High North to help guarantee security in the Arctic region, a key demand of the United States, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
In a news release announcing the signature petition, backers of the measure featured quotes from prominent Colorado and national Democrats supporting deporting violent criminals, though none have apparently endorsed this specific measure.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
But backers under 6-feet, 240 are outliers, not the norm.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Other backers include Michael Dell's investment firm, Vastmere Strategic Investments, Alpha Wave Partners, Revolution, and General Atlantic affiliate Via Nova.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
As costs rise, candidates devote more time to courting wealthy backers, interest groups and political action committees.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
California has more billionaires than any other state — approximately 200, if not more, according to backers of the ballot initiative.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Micron boasts high institutional ownership of approximately 80%, and this movement likely reflects additional accumulation by these sizable backers.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
On Monday night, Greenland’s European backers looked at establishing a more permanent military presence in the High North to help guarantee security in the Arctic region, a key demand of the United States, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backers
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Family, friends, and rabid supporters cheered.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Authorities ultimately barred Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending the match, citing security concerns, after large-scale protests were planned.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Open spots still to be filled include a sponsors exemption for the winner of this weekend’s 36-hole APGA event at Torrey Pines and four players from Monday’s qualifier event.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Design mentorship as a network, not a person, by supporting constellations of mentors and sponsors to meet expansive needs.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In June 2024's legislative first round, the National Rally and allies took roughly a third of the vote.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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After a year of Trump disrespecting European allies, many had wondered how much of the old transatlantic ties remained.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Critics of phasing out natural gas argue that much of the electricity on the grid comes from natural gas, but proponents say renewable energy is making up a larger share.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at New York University who has written about modern masculinity, has been among the most vocal proponents of the idea that drinking plays a crucial social role in American society.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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From their tables, the patrons got a front row view of the underbelly of Westport.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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And so on until there were so many stickers that patrons simply ignored them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Survivors can also contact victim advocates for support, information and resources by calling (805) 568-2400 or toll-free at (855) 840-4171.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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