SUPPORTERS Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

supporters

noun

plural of supporter

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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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

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Noun

In order to secure the large number of signatures, proponents of initiatives typically hire petition management companies, according to the indictment.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Justice Brett Kavanaugh has requested a response from the plaintiffs in the lawsuit — the proponents of the new redistricting map — by Thursday morning.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

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Yemeni government forces and their allies are relocating south along the Red Sea coast to Dhubab on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, across from Perim Island, according to government military sources.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Internal industry documents obtained by The Times show how a group called the Print Creative Alliance and its allies plan to kneecap the laws.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of allies

Noun

When the Food and Drug Administration approved a new pancreatic cancer drug called Rasonque last month, researchers and patient advocates celebrated.

— Angus Chen, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026
But advocates are unsure whether Newsom, who is considering a run for president in 2028, would risk the backlash a mass commutation would probably bring.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 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

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

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

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