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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
One Irish supporters’ club group had 35 fans coming to the home meeting with Everton in November, a number that more than halved to 15 when the game was switched to a Monday night.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Park service workers last month abruptly removed exhibits from the Philadelphia site, prompting the city and other supporters of the exhibit to sue.
—Maryclaire Dale, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
His arrest triggers a riot by his supporters, who break into the court, smashing windows and equipment.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
During the Thursday event supporters who took the stage to introduce Crockett lauded her reputation as a fighter in Washington.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Her supporters have touted her for higher office because Republicans are outnumbered 4 – 1 in New Britain, which has a history of crossover support for Republicans.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
Councilmembers unanimously passed the legislation in a meeting Thursday, after heated public comment from supporters and detractors, including the American Kennel Club.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
If dialogue or compromise were to take place, his sacred image would collapse in the eyes of his supporters.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The international record is decisively negative no matter what convoluted arguments their supporters want to use in America.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Park service workers last month abruptly removed exhibits from the Philadelphia site, prompting the city and other supporters of the exhibit to sue.
—Maryclaire Dale, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
His arrest triggers a riot by his supporters, who break into the court, smashing windows and equipment.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
During the Thursday event supporters who took the stage to introduce Crockett lauded her reputation as a fighter in Washington.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Her supporters have touted her for higher office because Republicans are outnumbered 4 – 1 in New Britain, which has a history of crossover support for Republicans.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
Councilmembers unanimously passed the legislation in a meeting Thursday, after heated public comment from supporters and detractors, including the American Kennel Club.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
If dialogue or compromise were to take place, his sacred image would collapse in the eyes of his supporters.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The international record is decisively negative no matter what convoluted arguments their supporters want to use in America.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
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Both Nakamura and Carlsen are proponents of faster formats and are signed to esports teams.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The legislation's proponents have called on him to use a maneuver known as a talking filibuster to sidestep the 60-vote threshold for ending debate, but doing so would eat up valuable floor time and enable Democrats to offer unlimited amendments.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The past four years of conflict have exposed more than one faulty assumption, not least the previously widespread belief even among Kyiv’s allies that Ukraine would be too weak, too disorganized, to resist a full-scale invasion.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Heath noted that while the J-35 may be faster and potentially more manoeuvrable, the US F-35 is built for long-range operations and to perform alongside allies and partners.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jewish educators and free-speech advocates say the shift reflects both recognition of Holocaust education’s importance — and continuing tensions over who controls what students read and how those stories are taught.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Voting rights advocates have raised concerns that the bill could make voting more difficult for people who have changed their legal name.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the humble McDonald always celebrated life, and was quick to remind sympathizers of those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, according to his son.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Confederate sympathizers carved up the old design, claiming the red-and-white Crossland pattern to signal rebellion loyalty.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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The agent and his colleagues briefly surrounded her car before driving off without detaining her.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In his role overseeing the AI program at Cristo Rey, Taus conducts professional development with his colleagues on a regular basis.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Six were close friends who had together planned the backcountry ski trip.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Investigators determined Jordan and several of his friends had a gun and were playing with it right before the weapon went off, the release states.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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Epstein thought laying low was the best option but was being pressured to comment by some of his associates who were facing questions.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The sheer vastness of Epstein’s network may be shielding some of his former associates as companies decide to wait it out.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Players can enrich themselves and their confederates, at least until they’re caught.—
David French,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Trump reverted back to the names honoring confederates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Supporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporters. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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