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or protestor
as in demonstrator
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Recent Examples of protester
One such incident occurred in the UK in October 2022, when a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester was dragged into the grounds of a Chinese consulate in Manchester and beaten, in events captured on camera.
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Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
The conflict between the protesters at one point became violent, when an LGBTQ protester allegedly struck local conservative activist Josh Fulfer with a flag pole.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In July, federal prosecutors charged a protester who was demonstrating against the arrest of an immigrant in Detroit with impeding an officer.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
The conflict between the protesters at one point became violent, when an LGBTQ protester allegedly struck local conservative activist Josh Fulfer with a flag pole.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In July, federal prosecutors charged a protester who was demonstrating against the arrest of an immigrant in Detroit with impeding an officer.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protester
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Video footage verified by CNN shows the moment an officer draws his baton amid a struggle with one demonstrator as other officers tussle with protesters on the ground.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Members from education unions, including the Cambridge Education Association, shared images on Monday of demonstrators walking through the city.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
1 Sep. 2025
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Volunteers sprayed the crowd with rose-scented water from tanks on their backs to cool them, and a Dearborn fire truck also sprayed the crowd with mists of water as marchers walked by, children frolicking as they got soaked.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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One of the marchers was Christian Dennis, a 22-year-old South Memphian whose grandmother died of cancer, despite not smoking or drinking her whole life.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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That might be an agitator for some players.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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To those worried about an unchecked secularism, Dobson was a powerful agitator for his version of moral certitude and fundamentalist faith.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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Hong Kong — The judges in the trial of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai on Thursday retired to consider their verdict on three national security charges that could see the 77-year-old pro-democracy firebrand jailed for life.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Most frequently, the audience experienced Young tap his inner firebrand.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Gibby was the absolute provocateur.—
Pat Blashill,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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So instead of making these obvious points to union provocateurs such as Davis Gates, our political leaders treat her with kid gloves.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Our shrinking attention span has left us vulnerable to demagogues and misinformation from every direction.—
Doug McIntyre,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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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
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For instance, when the Martins were broke, before Christy gained the attention of legendary boxing promoter Don King, Jim, played on screen in a terrifying performance by Ben Foster, would take her to motel rooms to spar with men who would pay for the opportunity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Geiers are widely viewed with contempt as promoters of unsubstantiated claims that vaccines cause autism.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Protester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protester. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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