as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
rah-rah boosters for the sports team will be attending the game and carrying large signs
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Recent Examples of boosters
On Sunday, a jury comprised of LSU boosters, administrators and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry rendered a verdict on Brian Kelly's choice to leave Notre Dame for Baton Rouge.
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Throw in some texture and flavor boosters.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Today, crowds gather to witness towering SpaceX boosters return to Earth, where they’re caught by giant mechanical arms.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Among his biggest boosters is head coach Eric Weddle, who knows something about playing defense after spending 14 seasons on that side of the ball in the NFL.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Business leaders and boosters—if not the public library’s archivist—thought rumors and legends and sub-cellars, basements, coal chutes, and other subterranean utility spaces made for a marketable product.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2025
Its disruption of the online economy, the boosters argue, is a reason for great optimism.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
The school needs a coach who can convince boosters to compete for better football players while, more importantly, maximizing the talent on the roster.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Speculation about Napier’s job security resurfaced earlier in the week, after USA Today reported that Florida boosters met with athletic director Scott Stricklin and tied their financial support to the university making a coaching change.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Throw in some texture and flavor boosters.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Today, crowds gather to witness towering SpaceX boosters return to Earth, where they’re caught by giant mechanical arms.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Among his biggest boosters is head coach Eric Weddle, who knows something about playing defense after spending 14 seasons on that side of the ball in the NFL.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Business leaders and boosters—if not the public library’s archivist—thought rumors and legends and sub-cellars, basements, coal chutes, and other subterranean utility spaces made for a marketable product.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2025
Its disruption of the online economy, the boosters argue, is a reason for great optimism.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
The school needs a coach who can convince boosters to compete for better football players while, more importantly, maximizing the talent on the roster.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Speculation about Napier’s job security resurfaced earlier in the week, after USA Today reported that Florida boosters met with athletic director Scott Stricklin and tied their financial support to the university making a coaching change.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boosters
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And although the state Legislature has allocated funds for water assistance in the past, proponents for the new package say creating a long-term, permanent fund will provide Michigan households and communities with a sustainable way to ensure the tap stays on and water bills are paid.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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This was a momentous development for child-care proponents such as myself, who have long argued that wide-reaching free programs are crucial for parents and for a healthy democracy.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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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
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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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“Boosters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boosters. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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