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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
Julia Mejia arguably received the most favorable committee chairmanship of Worrell’s supporters, with education.
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
As Venezuelans have slowly emerged from their homes to buy groceries, see family, and go back to work, many are leaving their phones at home, concerned about their devices being searched by armed supporters of the government known as colectivos.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Millions of supporters are sharing messages of encouragement and reflection in response to the journey.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Sprowls thanked his supporters in the statement.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
The prior year also saw one law enforcement case stall following a hung jury and another end in an unusual dismissal agreement that even Garza’s supporters viewed skeptically.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
No charges were made public, but her supporters say that her offense was co-writing an op-ed supporting divestment from Israel.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
However, rather than blithely dismiss the consequences of legalization with eye-rolling contempt for the puritans, supporters should confront the adverse societal effects of cannabis — the pervasive urban stench, the traffic deaths and the pernicious effects on youth.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Afterwards, Lauper gave a speech to recognize her induction to the Rock Hall and thank her supporters.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
As Venezuelans have slowly emerged from their homes to buy groceries, see family, and go back to work, many are leaving their phones at home, concerned about their devices being searched by armed supporters of the government known as colectivos.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Millions of supporters are sharing messages of encouragement and reflection in response to the journey.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Sprowls thanked his supporters in the statement.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
The prior year also saw one law enforcement case stall following a hung jury and another end in an unusual dismissal agreement that even Garza’s supporters viewed skeptically.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
No charges were made public, but her supporters say that her offense was co-writing an op-ed supporting divestment from Israel.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
However, rather than blithely dismiss the consequences of legalization with eye-rolling contempt for the puritans, supporters should confront the adverse societal effects of cannabis — the pervasive urban stench, the traffic deaths and the pernicious effects on youth.
—Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Afterwards, Lauper gave a speech to recognize her induction to the Rock Hall and thank her supporters.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
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But proponents of the industry claim that the environmental costs still net out as a plus since the space data centers take processing off the fossil-fuel-burning grid.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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One of the biggest proponents of the capri resurgence, the supermodel has been making a stylish case for cropped pants since last summer—and her latest iteration takes the divisive Noughties silhouette into Italian girl style territory.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s quips about acquiring the island have ignited international concerns about Greenland’s independence and sovereignty from lawmakers in Washington and NATO allies alike.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2026
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The governor’s allies have dismissed that, saying voters know Abbott, have judged his record and do not buy Democrats’ corruption allegations.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Environmental justice and conservation advocates’ push to advance a bill aimed at strengthening California’s Environmental Quality Act stalled, as the measure was pulled from Monday’s hearing agenda.—
Chaewon Chung
Updated January 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Representation matters Autism advocates are celebrating the release of the first-ever Barbie on the spectrum.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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On her show the evening of January 6, the Fox News host Laura Ingraham wondered aloud whether antifa sympathizers had infiltrated the crowd.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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No one was ever arrested, but Crosby said her family believes he was targeted by pro-communist sympathizers who wanted Americans out of the country.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Cruz also pressed his Democratic colleagues to join a bipartisan request for the DOJ to turn over the evidentiary basis for the subpoenas, arguing transparency was necessary to assess whether the secrecy orders were justified.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last year, following Hoda Kotb's January 2025 departure, the fourth hour of the morning show was retitled Today With Jenna & Friends, and saw Hager joined by a rotating cast of A-listers and colleagues to help her anchor the program.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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But friends who settled in America urged them to move across the Atlantic, where the training facilities were better and the opportunity for ice time aplenty.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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From May 2020 to January 2022, Vazquez, Highsmith and several associates submitted fraudulent applications to financial institutions and the Small Business Administration.—
Chase Jordan
January 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now, more than 100 active members and 350 associates share a common purpose — to increase art appreciation in the community and support the Lowe Art Museum.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 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
Cite this Entry
“Supporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporters. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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