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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
Mexico supporters arrived at the stadium today in Mexico City draped in the national flag ahead of the opening World Cup match against South Africa.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
At previous tournaments, some teams and supporters have appeared happy just to enjoy the experience with little hope of progressing beyond the group stage.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 June 2026
England’s official national supporters clubs are among the most organized in international football and are famous for traveling without tickets and gathering in host cities simply to be part of the World Cup atmosphere.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Locke supporters say the data ignore steep challenges and long-term student gains.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The region’s existing pipeline network operates at or near capacity, so expansion would be necessary to meet growing demand and help lower prices, supporters say.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
For many supporters, the tournament's greatest appeal is its ability to unite people from different backgrounds.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Fans of the Mexican national team — with a smaller, but still proud contingent of South African supporters — poured into the beer garden at 6415 Elvas Ave.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Letters from those three and from other supporters, including former FIU President Mark Rosenberg, were filed in the court record two weeks after Rivera was convicted and detained.
—Jay Weaver
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
At previous tournaments, some teams and supporters have appeared happy just to enjoy the experience with little hope of progressing beyond the group stage.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 June 2026
England’s official national supporters clubs are among the most organized in international football and are famous for traveling without tickets and gathering in host cities simply to be part of the World Cup atmosphere.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Locke supporters say the data ignore steep challenges and long-term student gains.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The region’s existing pipeline network operates at or near capacity, so expansion would be necessary to meet growing demand and help lower prices, supporters say.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
For many supporters, the tournament's greatest appeal is its ability to unite people from different backgrounds.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Fans of the Mexican national team — with a smaller, but still proud contingent of South African supporters — poured into the beer garden at 6415 Elvas Ave.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Letters from those three and from other supporters, including former FIU President Mark Rosenberg, were filed in the court record two weeks after Rivera was convicted and detained.
—Jay Weaver
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
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And in the middle of the Iran war, its proponents fear that could pose a major national security risk.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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This new age of beauty, proponents said, is about keeping your skin fresh in the long term rather than freaking about the appearance of aging in the present.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Japan hasn’t made access to lawyers during interrogations an absolute right despite being a member of The Group of Seven (G7) – an intergovernmental forum of the US and other Western allies that often emphasizes the importance of human rights and the rule of law.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Senate Democrats say hope their strategy gives them enough leverage to win more Republican allies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Lawmakers had previously given state health officials the authority to conduct visits to the facility, and the Adams County Health Department launched an investigation into the facility earlier this year after immigrant advocates alleged that gastrointestinal illness was rampant.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Privacy advocates and some lawmakers have been pushing to create a new warrant requirement before those communications can be searched.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Bryant’s book follows the lives of Robinson and Robeson, two high-profile African Americans whose lives were altered during the Cold War and its hunt for communist sympathizers.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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In a society traumatized by the violence of the last 70 years, the new president came to power seeking to resume the path established by the 2016 peace agreement, in which about 13,000 FARC combatants and sympathizers exchanged armed struggle for amnesty and state protection.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
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While acknowledging policy disagreements with colleagues on how best to address street homelessness, Raman argued the city should focus on directing resources toward strategies that have been proven to move people indoors.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Nguyen addressed her colleagues’ concerns directly on Tuesday.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Hearts of friends and family remain broken as questions remain as to why the shooting happened.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Lainey Wilson is soaking up the sun and enjoying the lake with her friends.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In the film's final moments, Hugo and his associates wheel a living, breathing alien into the news station.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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These cameras are used for the purpose of detecting and preventing theft and protecting the safety of our customers and associates.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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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
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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
Cite this Entry
“Supporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporters. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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