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as in supporters
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse
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as in sponsors
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
all financial backers will be expected to offer some input into the company's decisions
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as in allies
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
the student's backers spoke at the school board meeting on her behalf
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Recent Examples of backers
The organization’s backers point to the consolidation of defense companies in the 1990s as an example of what needs to change.
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David Jeans, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Based in London early in his career, Galliano struggled throughout the Eighties and early Nineties, with a succession of backers.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, stronger enforcement of existing sanctions and the introduction of tariffs on Russian goods, in addition to the goods of its backers — weakening Putin’s grip on power and the Russian economy.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Bitcoin backers’ hopes for 2025 The bitcoin and ETF industry are expecting even more inflows in 2025 on two hopes.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
There’s an argument being made that the most important foreign backers of Assad, such as Hezbollah, Iran, and Russia, withdrew their support or weren’t able to provide the same levels of support, and that caused the regime to collapse.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Its backers in Moscow, Tehran and Beirut were unable or unwilling to respond, perhaps because their attention and resources having been sapped by wars in Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza and elsewhere.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Companies like Deep Space Industries and Planetary Resources intended to make trillionaires out of celebrity backers like James Cameron.
—Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The offensive represents the most serious threat since 2019 to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and his backers in Iran and Russia.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
David Jeans, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Based in London early in his career, Galliano struggled throughout the Eighties and early Nineties, with a succession of backers.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Additionally, stronger enforcement of existing sanctions and the introduction of tariffs on Russian goods, in addition to the goods of its backers — weakening Putin’s grip on power and the Russian economy.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Bitcoin backers’ hopes for 2025 The bitcoin and ETF industry are expecting even more inflows in 2025 on two hopes.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
There’s an argument being made that the most important foreign backers of Assad, such as Hezbollah, Iran, and Russia, withdrew their support or weren’t able to provide the same levels of support, and that caused the regime to collapse.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Its backers in Moscow, Tehran and Beirut were unable or unwilling to respond, perhaps because their attention and resources having been sapped by wars in Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza and elsewhere.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Companies like Deep Space Industries and Planetary Resources intended to make trillionaires out of celebrity backers like James Cameron.
—Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The offensive represents the most serious threat since 2019 to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and his backers in Iran and Russia.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backers
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For supporters, the appeal of his administration revolves in part around his promises to gut the federal government, seek retribution against his political enemies, and remake American institutions.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nonprofits need to focus on nurturing their relationships with these valuable supporters.Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While some managers may view this as a lack of ambition, proponents argue that easing into the week can enhance long-term productivity and morale.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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With Congress on the fence about requiring carmakers to include AM radio, proponents this week are flooding the zone in a huge push to get the sometimes life-saving but old-school technology across the finish line.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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Martin is part of a support structure at the library that guides elderly patrons through processes related to their Social Security, Medicare and other important services.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The wine and cheese servings are considered generous and are frequently praised by patrons.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Backers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backers. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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