as in promoter
a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent
many of the exciters of the so-called "tax revolt" were actually campaign workers for one of the gubernatorial candidates
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From b-boy to concert promoter to hip-hop shop owner Chuck Huus opened the first Trill Hip Hop Shop at 2401 E. Indian School Road in late 2017, moving down the road a bit to 1817 E. Indian School Road in 2018 before settling into its current home on Dec. 18, 2024.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025 -
If weather cancels a festival or an outdoor show, fans may or may not get a full refund, depending on the policies of the promoter and ticketing company.—
Bill Hochberg,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Avoid washing bulky loads in a top-loader with a center agitator.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Of all the larger-than-life agitators and provocateurs to come out of Flint, Michigan, in the past few years, he’s become one of the best rappers of the bunch.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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Authorities in military-style gear faced off with demonstrators amid billowing smoke.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Homemade signs showed the breadth of issues that drew the demonstrators together: corporate greed, immigration, women and LGBTQ+ rights and more.—
Ken Palmer,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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Though no concrete evidence was ever provided, proponents of the rumor published multiple videos on YouTube, Facebook and other social media platforms detailing their claims.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Crypto proponents say those rules could legitimize stablecoins, making banks, retailers and consumers more comfortable with using them to transfer funds.—
Niket Nishant,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Israel has stepped up strikes against Syria despite pressure from the US, which has made moves to end the country’s international isolation following the rebel takeover.—
Eyad Kourdi,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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The Times of Israel reported that both ships were attacked over a week ago by the rebels as part of their campaign targeting vessels over the war in Gaza.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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The President’s supporters have expressed anger and frustration over how the Administration has handled the case in the wake of the move.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Ryan was the sole supporter of his family at the time of his death, per the fundraising page.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Twelve apostles, 12 days of Christmas, 12 Angry Men — Henry Fonda, great guy, right?—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2025
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The apostles are alarmed, but Jesus understands his destiny is coming.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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The 29th edition of the Umbria Film Festival in Italy is kicking off today, and its honorary president, Terry Gilliam, has plenty to say about his long and varied career as filmmaker, funny man and provocateur.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Among them were also influencers, content creators and provocateurs who hoped to boost their online followings.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
4 July 2025
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“Exciter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exciter. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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