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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
The supporters started singing a few minutes after the final whistle blew, and the team exchanged hugs on the field.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
In the weeks since, Indian media has reported several student suicides allegedly linked to the immense pressure of the exams, which Dipke and his supporters commemorated this week by lighting candles.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
But weather was no match for the Flying Dutchmen nor their supporters.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Still, supporters of the science bond are holding out hope.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
When Velázquez was first elected to Congress, in 1992, the Seventh District had a notably working-class Hispanic electorate, and Velázquez has heavily implied that supporters of Valdez are largely newer arrivals to the city.
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Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Also in Boston, Scottish World Cup supporters impressed locals after reportedly drinking several bars dry.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Border Force officer Peter Wai and Bill Yuen, a former superintendent in the Hong Kong Police, posed as police or intelligence officers to conduct surveillance and gather information about Hong Kong dissidents and pro-democracy supporters, prosecutors said.
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Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Only supporters with a ticket to that day’s match will be permitted to board the buses.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
In the weeks since, Indian media has reported several student suicides allegedly linked to the immense pressure of the exams, which Dipke and his supporters commemorated this week by lighting candles.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
But weather was no match for the Flying Dutchmen nor their supporters.
—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Still, supporters of the science bond are holding out hope.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
When Velázquez was first elected to Congress, in 1992, the Seventh District had a notably working-class Hispanic electorate, and Velázquez has heavily implied that supporters of Valdez are largely newer arrivals to the city.
—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Also in Boston, Scottish World Cup supporters impressed locals after reportedly drinking several bars dry.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Border Force officer Peter Wai and Bill Yuen, a former superintendent in the Hong Kong Police, posed as police or intelligence officers to conduct surveillance and gather information about Hong Kong dissidents and pro-democracy supporters, prosecutors said.
—
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Only supporters with a ticket to that day’s match will be permitted to board the buses.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
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Many proponents believe that access to affordable models will act as a leveler, allowing smaller enterprises to innovate, test, and gain insights in ways previously that were previously much more challenging.
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David DaCosta, of the 18-acre Ace*Mission Studios, is among those pushing for what’s known as a Business Improvement District, or BID, in the area that proponents refer to as the Boyle Heights Industrial Flats, which runs adjacent to the river.
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So far, Milei has defended his Cabinet chief, even as the scandal damaged his government’s public image, constrained his political leverage in negotiations with allies and undermined his communication about spending cuts to Argentines scraping by on salaries that increasingly fall behind inflation.
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In conversations with nearly a dozen sources close to the White House, most of whom requested anonymity to discuss private interactions, allies of the president and vice president said Trump isn’t sold on Vance as his 2028 pick.
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While Lander has been skeptical of the cryptocurrency industry, Goldman has been supported by crypto advocates.
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Tania Galloni, an attorney with Earthjustice, said advocates have received mixed signals from state officials regarding the future of the facility.
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Investigators have claimed Mangione was motivated by anger toward the health insurance industry, leading to numerous sympathizers who expressed their own disapproval for the health insurance industry in demonstrations and nearby court hearings after Mangione’s arrest.
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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.
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His wife, Francisca, and their two young sons were surrounded by relatives, friends, and colleagues during the ceremony.
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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After Kinney's death was announced, friends, family members and local community members shared tributes to her on social media.
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Escalating violence Sydney’s western suburbs are ground zero for a turf war that’s seen criminal gangs shoot up rivals’ homes, ignite cars and businesses, kidnap and kill associates and terrorize their families.
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Screenshots shared with The Charlotte Observer by Moore show Bogan has repeatedly messaged Reform Stables’ business associates or fellow event organizers with allegations about the stable and Moore, and insulted him online.
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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.
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Hynes died, but his three confederates have been subpoenaed to testify in my malicious prosecution lawsuit.
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“Supporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporters. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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