as in advocates
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
a vocal proponent of the use of electric-powered cars
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Recent Examples of proponents
What’s more, proponents of attachment parenting also indicate that carried babies tend to be happy babies and spend more time alert and observing their environment.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
But many believers and UAP disclosure proponents remain optimistic.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The proponents also cite recent polls showing that voters support requiring insurers to cover homeowners who reduce fire risk on their properties.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
No other proponents or opponents testified on the proposal.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 18 Feb. 2026
Both Nakamura and Carlsen are proponents of faster formats and are signed to esports teams.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The legislation's proponents have called on him to use a maneuver known as a talking filibuster to sidestep the 60-vote threshold for ending debate, but doing so would eat up valuable floor time and enable Democrats to offer unlimited amendments.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Limiting the annual payment hikes, proponents argue, will cut down on fraud and save taxpayers money.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Within the state, some of the law’s proponents feel that the distance should not substantially infringe on people’s right to record.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Sherri Gordon, Parents, 22 Feb. 2026
But many believers and UAP disclosure proponents remain optimistic.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The proponents also cite recent polls showing that voters support requiring insurers to cover homeowners who reduce fire risk on their properties.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
No other proponents or opponents testified on the proposal.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 18 Feb. 2026
Both Nakamura and Carlsen are proponents of faster formats and are signed to esports teams.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The legislation's proponents have called on him to use a maneuver known as a talking filibuster to sidestep the 60-vote threshold for ending debate, but doing so would eat up valuable floor time and enable Democrats to offer unlimited amendments.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Limiting the annual payment hikes, proponents argue, will cut down on fraud and save taxpayers money.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Within the state, some of the law’s proponents feel that the distance should not substantially infringe on people’s right to record.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proponents
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Environmental advocates opposed relying on voluntary agreements as the plan’s primary pathway, instead pushing for firm, enforceable minimum flow standards, while water agencies continued to support the voluntary approach.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The planned construction has drawn criticism from environmental advocates and local activists, who are urging Congress to halt the project.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Campaigning began almost immediately after the announcement, with major commercial news outlets showing political advertising for the Social Democrats, while supporters of the populist anti-immigration Danish People's party began leafleting in parliament in Copenhagen.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, supporters of the defendants gathered outside the federal courthouse, distributing fliers to passersby.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The prime exponents are Brentford, with whom Gronnemark has worked on a consultancy basis.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Proponents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proponents. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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