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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
Whitecaps rally Outside the FIFA Congress was a small rally of about 100 supporters of the Vancouver Whitecaps, protesting the possible relocation of the Major League Soccer team.
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Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Family members, coaches, friends and other supporters of the finalists and scholarship program are welcome to request a ticket to attend.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Since that 2006 decision, Pluto's legion of supporters have insisted that the demotion was unjustified and have demanded that the astronomical organization responsible for the ruling reconsider.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
These equal-treatment laws were established during a period when charter supporters had more political influence.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Right now, undecided voters outnumber supporters of any single candidate in the race.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
My uncle deserves this, my cousin earned this and his loyal supporters are owed this.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
That caused a great deal of division in the press and between fans, and there is a feeling this continues to shape the way those who were involved at the time are viewed in Spain by the media and supporters.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Family members, coaches, friends and other supporters of the finalists and scholarship program are welcome to request a ticket to attend.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Since that 2006 decision, Pluto's legion of supporters have insisted that the demotion was unjustified and have demanded that the astronomical organization responsible for the ruling reconsider.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
These equal-treatment laws were established during a period when charter supporters had more political influence.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Right now, undecided voters outnumber supporters of any single candidate in the race.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
My uncle deserves this, my cousin earned this and his loyal supporters are owed this.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
That caused a great deal of division in the press and between fans, and there is a feeling this continues to shape the way those who were involved at the time are viewed in Spain by the media and supporters.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
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And though conservatives alone did not create this state of affairs, many were key proponents of a vision of politics centered on one commanding figure—a vision that is now destabilizing our country.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the lawmakers and groups opposed to Restore Our Roads sent letters urging proponents to withdraw the initiative.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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In October, Patel said the bureau was severing its ties with SPLC, following escalating complaints from conservatives and prominent Trump allies.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Israel cultivated a close relationship with Azerbaijan shortly after its independence, with the duo soon becoming one of each other’s most important allies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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And advocates can challenge the EPA’s decision-making.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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But advocates for the workers say foreign worker status, and Israel’s increasing reliance on foreign workers, creates conditions that are ripe for abuse.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Director Jon Favreau took the CinemaCon stage to debut the opening 17 minutes of the film, which saw Mando infiltrate a secret meeting of Empire sympathizers and blow up massive AT-AT walkers on a snowy planet.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ramping up the detention of Starlight sympathizers isn’t filling the hole in his heart.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a 2006 study, Redelmeier and his colleagues found that acronyms may improve a trial’s likelihood of being cited.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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So many of my female colleagues are moms or moms-to-be, and there is comfort in being around other working women who are also building families.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Reporters, editors and guests of the many publications in attendance filed in, searching for their tables, yapping with old – or possibly new – friends and lining up to get a photo in front of the main table.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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But do those connections turn into friends?—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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All this in an environment where politicians like Jeff Bridges (running for state treasurer who lives in the Cherry Creek school district) whine and snivel about his associates in the teachers’ union not having the funds to effectively teach our kids.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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His associates have unleashed a war over control of the Sinaloa cartel against factions tied to Ismael Zambada, the co-founder of the group who is also awaiting trial in the United States.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
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As the fallout continues, and fans question the filming and casting decisions of parent company Disney, Paul’s MomTok confederates are issuing statements and subtweets.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Supporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporters. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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