1
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights
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2
as in ally
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
even the President's supporters acknowledge that some of the criticism is justified
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Recent Examples of supporter
Critics argue the chemicals build up in the environment and human body over time, while supporters say modern nonstick pans are safe when used correctly.
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Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Texans, on the whole, have broadly negative feelings about Democrats, and trying to win over Cornyn supporters may end up being a fool’s errand.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Still, the New York Times reported, supporters handed out stacks of newspapers in the streets, swelling Āyandigān’s usual circulation of 300,000 to 450,000.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2026
During an event Tuesday night with other Republican candidates, Little celebrated the state and his record, and thanked his family and supporters for putting their faith in him for another term.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Texans, on the whole, have broadly negative feelings about Democrats, and trying to win over Cornyn supporters may end up being a fool’s errand.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Still, the New York Times reported, supporters handed out stacks of newspapers in the streets, swelling Āyandigān’s usual circulation of 300,000 to 450,000.
—April White, JSTOR Daily, 20 May 2026
During an event Tuesday night with other Republican candidates, Little celebrated the state and his record, and thanked his family and supporters for putting their faith in him for another term.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporter
Noun
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Caitlin Niedermeyer of OpenAI's Global Affairs team signed a witness slip registering as a proponent.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Not to make this sound like insider trading, or not to be a proponent of insider trading.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Braun had an unlikely poetic ally in the mystery novelist Dorothy Sayers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen have previously attacked ships in the Red Sea and around the Bab el-Mandeb strait, which serves as the southern gateway to the Red Sea much like the Strait of Hormuz serves as the gateway to the Persian Gulf.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The group now works to serve the needs of Joplin's working poor, and advocates for more affordable housing.—
Pauline Bartolone,
NPR,
23 May 2026
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Republican candidates are Nevada County Supervisor Robb Tucker, Realtor Christine Bish and community advocate Laura Koscki.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Much more dangerously, Mary was charged with being a Southern sympathizer or spy.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The prosecutor quietly alerted Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, fearing Nazi sympathizers on the German force might warn Eichmann.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Then, style it with jeans to hit the town for drinks with your closest friends.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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For families At Lanai Adventure Park, located near Sensei Lana'i, A Four Seasons Resort, families and friends can bond with ziplining, e-bike tours, and challenge courses with more than 70 obstacles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Diego Sanchez, operations department head for the Coast Guard's Station Atlantic City, was on a boat with four colleagues for hours Monday night looking for any signs of the missing swimmer.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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My colleague and Bay Area News Group Valkyries beat writer Nathan Canilao played for one of NorCal’s premier high school programs in Granada, and several others had similar backgrounds.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Her longtime surgical partner and confidant, Kamyar (Laurent Capelluto), is about to go on paternity leave.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Yermak was a trusted confidant of Zelensky, who resisted persistent pressure to replace him, and a powerful figure in the government.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But backers say the bean has been cast aside by some for too long and is an ideal solution to some of our modern problems.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Others, such as Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale and crypto founder David Marcus, who maxed out to Mahan, are also Trump backers.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporter. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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