as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
a crusader for improved safety in coal mines
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Recent Examples of crusader
From anti-porn crusaders to major Statehouse players Founded in the basement of College Hill Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati in 1983, CCV, then called Citizens for Community Values, was waging culture wars before they were even called culture wars.
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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
While some supporters have embraced him as an anti-capitalist crusader, Mangione's stops at a Manhattan Starbucks and the Pennsylvania McDonald's both played a role in his capture, according to prosecutors.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Is Lee Raybon a righteous crusader for truth and justice or a dangerously delusional white savior?
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Austin’s disappearance transformed his mother, Debra, into a geopolitical crusader overnight.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
While some supporters have embraced him as an anti-capitalist crusader, Mangione's stops at a Manhattan Starbucks and the Pennsylvania McDonald's both played a role in his capture, according to prosecutors.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Is Lee Raybon a righteous crusader for truth and justice or a dangerously delusional white savior?
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Austin’s disappearance transformed his mother, Debra, into a geopolitical crusader overnight.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusader
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Motele, whose parents were murdered by the Nazis, escaped into the forest and joined a group of Jewish partisans.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even the country’s most panicked partisans wouldn’t put money on Comey serving a day in prison for the serious crimes he’s charged with.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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Above and below are first-look images from the movie which stars Swell Ariel Or (Beauty Queen of Jerusalem) as the unit’s captain, who in the absence of central command took it upon herself to lead three armored vehicles and engage Hamas militants in a battle that lasted more than 17 hours.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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The militants at the time besieged it for months before being pushed back.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to local activist Tasha Williamson, the group had gone to the office to discuss with Gloria policies and concerns related to San Diego police interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Inside the arena, the rally opened with local Native American activist Vincent Dionne singing the anthem of the American Indian Movement, which was founded in Minneapolis in 1968.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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There is no denying that Friend was a religious zealot who had some very extreme ideas (which will be explored in this book).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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In rip-roaring zombie sequel, Sir Jimmy Crystal leads a gang of murderous zealots known as the Jimmies.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Montoya Sanchez said the protest was organized internally by the families exhausted by the long detention and conditions that advocates say have included food with worms, constant illness and insufficient medical access.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees are in the crosshairs, caught between mountain lion lovers on the left and anti-wolf advocates on the right.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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