fomenters

plural of fomenter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fomenters
Noun
  • North was convicted in 1989 on three felony charges for helping to arrange the illicit sale of weapons to Iran and divert the proceeds to fund a secret war against anti-communist Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • North was part of the twin schemes to sell weapons to Iran and then use proceeds to fund anti-communist rebels, known as the Contras, in Nicaragua.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This might enable a mission which, for example, a Viper is located covertly next to a safe house known to be used by insurgents.
    David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The state Republicans have routinely witnessed battles between far-right insurgents who in recent years have complained the party isn’t Trumpy enough and the financial institutional wing that has long been the GOP establishment and funded the party for decades.
    Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The Sweet family defended themselves by firing shots and killing one of the agitators, which led to a murder trial.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Pastor John Hagee, the influential Founder and Chairman of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), said fringe online agitators and politicians are motivated by two distinct impulses in their attacks on Israel.
    Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • And parents are enthusiastic supporters.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Google is one of the most ardent proponents of generative AI technology, as evidenced by the recent launch of the Pixel 10 series.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Its research shows the new format is equally rigorous, and proponents say reading comprehension is better reflected in other parts of a college application.
    Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Geiers are widely viewed with contempt as promoters of unsubstantiated claims that vaccines cause autism.
    Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Lyte goes out of business Multiple sources reported that Lyte went out of business, shut down its website, laid off staff and left a number of concert promoters unpaid for hundreds of thousands of dollars in tickets sold on the platform in 2024.
    Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Our shrinking attention span has left us vulnerable to demagogues and misinformation from every direction.
    Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Because huge shocks to the system tend to empower either a) bold problem solvers or b) populist demagogues.
    Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • One of the main instigators, Starboard Value, is back for more.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
  • And the main instigators are men.
    Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Fomenters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fomenters. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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