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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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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In recent months, McCann and a team of supporters, including many public school teachers, have knocked on hundreds of doors, arguing that McCann is the candidate who most supports public education, including the state’s flagship public university, which is located in her district.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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Over time, laamb has evolved into a professional sport with sponsors and prize money.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Today’s fest leadership team — fest vets executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och — are part of a very rare and fortuitous organizational feat that provides the festival with continuity that pays dividends for filmmakers, film fans and sponsors.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Just as in April, lobbying from Asian allies and more tightness in the oil market could still prompt the administration to to issue a new waiver later.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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His party would likely replace him with one of his former allies, though none have yet filed for candidacy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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South Korean offerings, the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Pallisade, are still relative industry newcomers with strong proponents, few detractors and increasing sales.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Those lagging sales, proponents of the theory argue, are largely driven by would-be concertgoers growing disillusioned with high ticket prices, while also facing inflation and oversaturation.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Videos of the Saturday night melee at a Chipotle in the Navy Yard neighborhood showed youths throwing punches and chairs as patrons watched in fear.—
Steve Thompson,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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For those patrons who cannot come to the main branch to browse its shelves, the library loads approximately 1,200 of its most popular books, CDs and DVDs onto its bookmobile.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In recent years, even some advocates of free trade have come around to the idea that certain tariffs can be justified on strategic and national-security grounds, especially when working with an avowedly mercantilist country like China.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Those connections could be tested under a new leader, depending on who takes office, with more power shifting to the community advocates who sometimes clash with corporate interests, an east Charlotte leader told The Charlotte Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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