supporters

noun

plural of supporter
1
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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2
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 Few would begrudge Mohamed Salah his Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year prize for his 2024-25 season with Liverpool, but there are always reflected glories back to the club and its supporters. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 An Alabama woman accused of causing a deadly crash while driving a school bus experienced a medical crisis during the accident, her supporters reportedly said. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 That growth was on display Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, where generations of HBCU supporters gathered for the latest edition of a game with roots stretching back more than nine decades. — Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026 But his view has changed a bit after making the trip and hearing how many 49ers supporters are expected at the game. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 Her supporters and longtime Christian collaborators are appalled by the backlash. — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The case has drawn national attention, with hundreds of supporters appearing at the courthouse in support of Lindsay. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 However, supporters of the idea point out to the savings in fuel costs, higher speeds and sea time allowing greater utilization, tio justify the higher price tag. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 The school had been roiled by protests, so when students unfurled a banner Warren’s supporters feared the worst. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
  1. proponents
  2. allies
  3. advocates
  4. sympathizers
  5. colleagues
  6. friends
  7. associates
  8. confederates
Noun
  • What may be alarming to proponents of data privacy is exciting for marketers.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The bill’s proponents have maintained that the law will crack down on voter fraud and is a step toward strengthening voter integrity laws.
    — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of proponents
Noun
  • All three races put Schumer and his allies in a tough position of deciding whether to pour all of their limited resources into a handful of states that can give them 51 seats — or go for broke all across the country to multiply their chances.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Her government was also the first led by a party with neo-fascist roots, and European allies and financial markets viewed her with unease.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of allies
Noun
  • The Paper Receipts Converting Association, a trade group of US manufacturers, pushes back against anti-receipt legislation and advocates for paper receipts as a consumer right, not a relic.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Industry insiders and progressive advocates alike are beginning to acknowledge the reality that the clean energy evolution that offers the most hope for addressing climate change is one that requires society to use every available solution.
    — M Douglas Dagan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of advocates
Noun
  • President John Adams, after losing his 1800 reëlection bid, used his lame-duck period to fill the judiciary with sympathizers.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Yet under the guidance of the shadowy Newin Chidchob, Bhumjaithai has gradually become a force in Thai politics and a crucial ally of the monarchy and its sympathizers.
    — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sympathizers
Noun
  • Brand fans have spotted the pieces on everyone from colleagues to Hailey Bieber and Taylor Swift, and Dorsey is now an eight-figure business, according to the company.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In 2023, Tinsley and colleagues at Texas Tech published another study examining EHP Labs’ ready-to-drink thermogenic beverage, OxyShred Ultra Energy.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of colleagues
Noun
  • The Moon opposes powerful Pluto, creating tension between your creative instincts and the opinions of friends, coworkers, or a larger group.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The only thing that set her aside was that her family was Mormon, but her friends didn’t judge.
    — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of friends
Noun
  • Prosecutors say Lam and his associates then embarked on a staggering spending spree.
    — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Authorities stopped vehicles owned by Metur associates 14 times in the back half of August, with reviews of drivers' documents that lasted up to an hour, van Duijnhoven said, and punishments that were inconsistent and severe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of associates
Noun
  • Judge Nelson’s concerns are unfounded, as Kalshi and its confederates—Robinhood, Coinbase, and the CFTC—are not relying solely on the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act update to substantiate their claim that the CEA empowers the CFTC to regulate betting on the outcomes of sporting events.
    — Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of confederates

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“Supporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporters. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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