supporters

noun

plural of supporter
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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2
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 Verma noted that these centered around policy or ideological disagreements, which allowed the government to rally its supporters with counter-narratives. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 Before the ceremony, nominees, performers, presenters and supporters gathered near the Black Carpet. — Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 While pilgrims ascended the mountain, Mayo supporters descended en masse on Dublin for the final at Croke Park, splashing the county’s colours across the capital. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Many supporters of reducing NEM compensation argued that low-income households, which were less able to afford residential solar systems, were disproportionately affected by the solar-cost shift. — Velvet Wu july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 The Tate brothers, both former kickboxers, are known to be avid Trump supporters. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 After a woeful June, one that had even the club’s most fervent supporters hovering their hands over panic buttons, the Braves have burst out of the All-Star break with vengeance on offense. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 After reports of a lousy atmosphere during Argentina’s narrow victory over Egypt, in the round of sixteen, there were rumors that hundreds of hard-core supporters had been flown to Atlanta, to pep things up in the stadium. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Our financial supporters are not involved in any decisions about our journalism. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
  1. proponents
  2. allies
  3. advocates
  4. sympathizers
  5. colleagues
  6. friends
  7. associates
  8. confederates
Noun
  • But Zuckerberg might know something the measure’s proponents do not — or won’t admit.
    — Jared Walczak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026
  • The bill’s legislative proponents argue the measure is a win for taxpayers, citing reductions in the cost of homeownership while maintaining funding for schools and other essential services.
    — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of proponents
Noun
  • The statement created a firestorm of reaction, with Brink and Maasdam allies each racing to their candidate’s defense.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026
  • The unclaimed attack comes as Iran, its Houthi allies in Yemen and Iraqi militias have widened strikes on energy infrastructure across the region.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of allies
Noun
  • Canada were the biggest advocates, with 27 box-throws attempted.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Given the sensitivity of the case, and how its outcome will likely impact Francis’ legacy, any news about the Rupnik trial has been closely followed by victims and their advocates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of advocates
Noun
  • Bečov Castle, near the German border, was confiscated by Czechoslovakia after World War II because its owners, the Beaufort-Spontin family, were labeled Nazi sympathizers.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
  • Others practiced criminal or family law that didn't touch on politics, while some were government sympathizers, Barberena said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of sympathizers
Noun
  • Riding the wall, Volkwine shot through a turn and launched several feet into the air above the half-pipe, landing lightly beside his colleagues.
    — Noah Daly July 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2026
  • Steve has traveled around the world digging up dinosaurs and, working with many international colleagues, has named more than 15 new species, including the tyrannosaur 'Pinocchio rex' (Qianzhousaurus) and the raptor Zhenyuanlong.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026
Definition of colleagues
Noun
  • Tuesday’s story will cover making friends, and Wednesday’s story will focus on parent concerns about your school’s decisions.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • No, friends and filmmakers who have come to visit me over the years, and also people who have inquired about the project.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of friends
Noun
  • Witherspoon said that Arvest associates are prepared to talk to customers about the changes in order to meet customer expectations.
    — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026
  • Zelenskyy recently weathered a politically damaging corruption investigation involving several of his closest associates, including his former chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, who was dismissed amid mounting public pressure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of associates
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
Definition of confederates

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