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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 force’s deployment is also a deterrence toward Venezuela (and its backers).
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Yes Yes launched in 2023 with backers including Courteney Cox and Sister, producer of Black Doves.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
Like the rest of the new 2025 backers, FirstTracks is coming into Two Oaks Ventures, which owns the MLS team and operates its academy, its MLS Next Pro franchise and Q2 Stadium.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
For this to happen, backers must gather more than 870,000 signatures by spring of next year, following approval from state Attorney General Rob Bonta to begin the petition process.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The tax would generate $100 billion in revenue for the state, backers say.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The first time Flanagan heard about Shelby Oaks was as one of its Kickstarter backers.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Outrage erupted when the fee turned out to be much higher than backers of Measure B said.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
This live-and-let-live argument is popular among RidgeRunner’s backers.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Yes Yes launched in 2023 with backers including Courteney Cox and Sister, producer of Black Doves.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
Like the rest of the new 2025 backers, FirstTracks is coming into Two Oaks Ventures, which owns the MLS team and operates its academy, its MLS Next Pro franchise and Q2 Stadium.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
For this to happen, backers must gather more than 870,000 signatures by spring of next year, following approval from state Attorney General Rob Bonta to begin the petition process.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The tax would generate $100 billion in revenue for the state, backers say.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The first time Flanagan heard about Shelby Oaks was as one of its Kickstarter backers.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Outrage erupted when the fee turned out to be much higher than backers of Measure B said.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
This live-and-let-live argument is popular among RidgeRunner’s backers.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backers
Noun
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Each post, often featuring updates about Ginger the tiger, draws thousands of likes and comments from supporters.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trump met Milei at the White House two weeks ago, and the Argentine has emerged as one of the US leader’s most ardent supporters abroad.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As one of the event’s leading sponsors, Michael Kors‘ designs were strewn across the red carpet, worn by Hathaway, Gigi Hadid and more famous attendees.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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And while the tech giant has leaned on technology to enable sponsors who offer their products on Amazon to sell directly to fans, the interest goes beyond consumer products.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The question now turns to whether the US, UK and their allies can use the leverage from their joint operation effectively to dismantle the highly lucrative industry.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Tehran is likely to continue advancing its nuclear program and asserting regional influence while selectively engaging with allies and rivals.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chelsea, Liverpool, and Aston Villa have been notable proponents of this setup, with last season’s total share of teams employing this system reaching its highest level for a decade.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The California Attorney General’s Office needs to review the proposal before proponents can begin collecting signatures to try and place it on the ballot.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Theories involving satanic rituals, secret societies, or wealthy patrons commissioning killings circulated widely but were never substantiated.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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In June, Milwaukee police responded to a shooting in the parking structure across the street that involved patrons who had just left the club.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Influenced by the progressive Methodist faith in which he was raised, Maunder was one of his profession’s most outspoken advocates for women’s participation in science.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mental health advocates said the encounters before Zettel’s death show multiple points of possible intervention in the days and hours before she was killed.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Backers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backers. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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