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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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 House passed a bipartisan package of children’s online safety bills in a 267-117 vote Monday, advancing legislation that supporters say would better protect children online but critics warn could threaten privacy and free expression.
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Angela Yang,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Meanwhile, singing anthems at England national team matches is nothing new for English supporters.
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Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Still, Israel’s formal place in international soccer has done little to shield its teams and supporters from hostility.
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Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Even at indoor venues, supporters and stadium workers can spend long periods outside before and after matches.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 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
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Meanwhile, singing anthems at England national team matches is nothing new for English supporters.
—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
—
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Still, Israel’s formal place in international soccer has done little to shield its teams and supporters from hostility.
—
Deborah Danan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Even at indoor venues, supporters and stadium workers can spend long periods outside before and after matches.
—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
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Stream-access proponents took a similar approach in 2010, after a landowner on the Taylor River strung cables from bank to bank to keep a rafting company from floating down.
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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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That preparation should involve close coordination with allies across the Gulf, Europe, the broader Middle East, and East Asia, whose economies remain deeply dependent on uninterrupted access to Middle Eastern energy resources.
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Lithuania, which borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than four-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.
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For some longtime advocates, the fear is more than just existential.
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The ruling was a setback for gun control advocates that had argued the measures were necessary for public safety in places like shopping malls, bars, restaurants, theaters, farms, arenas and private beaches.
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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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The incident sparked a one-game suspension for Thomas and another discourse about the treatment Clark has received from her WNBA colleagues in the floor.
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As weather conditions deteriorated near the summit, three climbers turned back, while Morup and two colleagues continued their ascent.
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Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.
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Lotsof and his friends were shocked to find their cravings had vanished.
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Others newly added to the professional list include degrees for physical therapy, athletic training, speech-language pathology, physician associates and anesthesiologist assistants.
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Prosecutors allege that six of Arnold’s associates actually carried out the crimes, holding, beating and pistol-whipping the victims, and that Arnold wasn’t there at the time.
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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