as in partisans
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 crusaders
Today’s moral crusaders assume an elementary cause-and-effect relationship between books and readers.
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Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusaders
Noun
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However, his approval has declined more noticeably among Republicans who do not identify as strong partisans and among GOP-leaning independents.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Even at its formative stage, Gavin’s plan is taking massive incoming fire from partisans across the political spectrum as well as nonpartisan good government groups.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lebanon was devastated by a year-long conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, triggered by the militia’s backing of Hamas after the Palestinian militants attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but has stated that its forces are fighting militants on the outskirts of Gaza City, destroying tunnels and militant infrastructure and seizing weapons.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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We will not be deterred by activists attempting to shield dangerous operators and cartels.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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While Kennedy is reportedly working to pack more anti-vaccine activists onto ACIP, the committee is scheduled to meet and discuss the COVID-19 vaccine on September 18 and 19.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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For weeks, Oasis zealots have devoured online videos of the siblings strolling out onstage together, arms raised in victory and hugs brief yet genuine.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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That's just part of what Nikita Bridan says should be a compelling package, even for anti-EV zealots.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Crusaders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusaders. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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