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a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
you'll need a sponsor to recommend you in order to get into the exclusive country club
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Recent Examples of sponsors
ABC News, 16 May 2026
Today’s fest leadership team — fest vets executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och — are part of a very rare and fortuitous organizational feat that provides the festival with continuity that pays dividends for filmmakers, film fans and sponsors.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 15 May 2026
Multiple jockeys in the Kentucky Derby had no visible sponsors.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
The original version would have freed up money for other state spending priorities, but sponsors narrowed the measure to keep it education-specific.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Arsenal, alongside other clubs sponsored by Visit Rwanda, faced pressure from fan groups to replace them as their sleeve sponsors last season.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Stephen Miller has not recused himself from matters related to sponsors of Katie’s podcast, however, because the White House counsel has concluded that sponsorships differ from consulting arrangements.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The New York Times found that many of the minors, mostly teenage boys, were exploited by sponsors, who illegally put them to work in various factories, food processing plants and as roofers.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
The reauthorization is funded through fiscal year 2030 with bipartisan sponsors leading the House effort.
—Frances Mei Hardin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Noun
Over time, laamb has evolved into a professional sport with sponsors and prize money.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Today’s fest leadership team — fest vets executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och — are part of a very rare and fortuitous organizational feat that provides the festival with continuity that pays dividends for filmmakers, film fans and sponsors.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 15 May 2026
Multiple jockeys in the Kentucky Derby had no visible sponsors.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
The original version would have freed up money for other state spending priorities, but sponsors narrowed the measure to keep it education-specific.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Arsenal, alongside other clubs sponsored by Visit Rwanda, faced pressure from fan groups to replace them as their sleeve sponsors last season.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Stephen Miller has not recused himself from matters related to sponsors of Katie’s podcast, however, because the White House counsel has concluded that sponsorships differ from consulting arrangements.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The New York Times found that many of the minors, mostly teenage boys, were exploited by sponsors, who illegally put them to work in various factories, food processing plants and as roofers.
—Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
The reauthorization is funded through fiscal year 2030 with bipartisan sponsors leading the House effort.
—Frances Mei Hardin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsors
Noun
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The plan calls for patrons to walk down a field tunnel and make a left at the groundskeeper’s office before stepping out onto the grass playing surface.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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But Squeeze was kept on a long table by his handlers and could visit longer with curious patrons.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Ljubljana also funds a free, small electric trolley that ferries people around its main districts.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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Director of Adult Education Marla Clayton Johnson thanked the board for helping the school remain open and spoke to the newfound overall health of her department, which funds the two preschools.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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While the emotional weight of a mother defending her child is undeniable, supporters of Save Girls’ Sports argue compassion for one athlete should not come at the expense of opportunities for other young women.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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In recent months, McCann and a team of supporters, including many public school teachers, have knocked on hundreds of doors, arguing that McCann is the candidate who most supports public education, including the state’s flagship public university, which is located in her district.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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November stakes In Lake County, the positions of Clerk, Treasurer, and Sheriff — currently held by Anthony Vega, Holly Kim and John Idleburg, respectively — are all coming up for election, as well as county board positions for Districts 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 19.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Small towns may have the majority of oceanfront real estate, but Pensacola stakes its claim with more than 50 miles of white-sand shoreline.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hire better investors, stewards, and benefactors of the people’s trust.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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While fashion brands or tech behemoths like Instagram typically underwrite the affair, this year Amazon co-founder and executive chair, Jeff Bezos, and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, are the event’s main benefactors.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Gem mining also finances ethnic armed groups fighting for autonomy, contributing to Burma’s long-running conflicts.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Myanmar produces 90% of the world’s rubies, but human rights groups urge jewelers to boycott the gems because the industry finances both military governments and ethnic armed groups fueling civil conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Goldman advises hyperscalers, underwrites chip company offerings, and sits at the table with the companies building the very infrastructure Covello was interrogating.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Liam, the brother who clearly wanted this reunion the most, and wore the inability to re-consummate the brotherly relationship like an open wound, is still given mostly to jokes on stage more than serious statements or anything that patronizes the audience.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sponsors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsors. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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