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as in proponents
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights
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as in allies
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 supporters
My uncle deserves this, my cousin earned this and his loyal supporters are owed this.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of his supporters demonstrated Thursday near Germany’s parliament building, according to German news agency dpa.
—Markus Schreiber, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The Dignity Act has 39 bipartisan supporters but has not advanced to a vote in the House.
—Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of his supporters demonstrated Thursday near Germany's parliament building, according to German news agency dpa.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
That caused a great deal of division in the press and between fans, and there is a feeling this continues to shape the way those who were involved at the time are viewed in Spain by the media and supporters.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Thanks to supporters like you, the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center continues to offer engaging classes, meaningful programs, and a welcoming place to connect all while caring for our historic property.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Which is why, supporters of the new fines argue, adding penalty language directly into the ordinance would further clarify municipal policy.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Zeldin added that the EPA needs to better communicate with the public, including MAHA supporters.
—Colin Campbell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of his supporters demonstrated Thursday near Germany’s parliament building, according to German news agency dpa.
—Markus Schreiber, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The Dignity Act has 39 bipartisan supporters but has not advanced to a vote in the House.
—Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of his supporters demonstrated Thursday near Germany's parliament building, according to German news agency dpa.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
That caused a great deal of division in the press and between fans, and there is a feeling this continues to shape the way those who were involved at the time are viewed in Spain by the media and supporters.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Thanks to supporters like you, the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center continues to offer engaging classes, meaningful programs, and a welcoming place to connect all while caring for our historic property.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Which is why, supporters of the new fines argue, adding penalty language directly into the ordinance would further clarify municipal policy.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Zeldin added that the EPA needs to better communicate with the public, including MAHA supporters.
—Colin Campbell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
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But proponents see the redistricting push in Virginia as a necessary reaction after Republicans launched similar actions in states like Texas, North Carolina and Missouri.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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While the proponents of this plan promise lower rates and more local control, the reality is far more dangerous.—
Chris Cate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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In October, Patel said the bureau was severing its ties with SPLC, following escalating complaints from conservatives and prominent Trump allies.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Israel cultivated a close relationship with Azerbaijan shortly after its independence, with the duo soon becoming one of each other’s most important allies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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In Iowa, anti-hunger advocates recently sought to highlight how some cold sandwiches and granola bars may not qualify.—
Rachel Roubein,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even relatively small debts — which often include interest — can place substantial burdens on families struggling to keep up with their bills, especially while dealing with a serious illness, patient advocates say.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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Director Jon Favreau took the CinemaCon stage to debut the opening 17 minutes of the film, which saw Mando infiltrate a secret meeting of Empire sympathizers and blow up massive AT-AT walkers on a snowy planet.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ramping up the detention of Starlight sympathizers isn’t filling the hole in his heart.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Most importantly, Charnoz and his colleagues’ results clustered into three mineralogical families that closely resemble the composition of the three main chondrite types.—
Javier Barbuzano,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fernandez said the broad support for his proposal among his commission colleagues runs counter to public narratives about tow companies wielding undue influence in Miami Beach.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Reporters, editors and guests of the many publications in attendance filed in, searching for their tables, yapping with old – or possibly new – friends and lining up to get a photo in front of the main table.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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But do those connections turn into friends?—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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All this in an environment where politicians like Jeff Bridges (running for state treasurer who lives in the Cherry Creek school district) whine and snivel about his associates in the teachers’ union not having the funds to effectively teach our kids.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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His associates have unleashed a war over control of the Sinaloa cartel against factions tied to Ismael Zambada, the co-founder of the group who is also awaiting trial in the United States.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hynes died, but his three confederates have been subpoenaed to testify in my malicious prosecution lawsuit.—
John O’Hara,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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As the fallout continues, and fans question the filming and casting decisions of parent company Disney, Paul’s MomTok confederates are issuing statements and subtweets.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Supporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporters. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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