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or protestor
as in demonstrator
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protester
Noun
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Rocklin police vehicles cruised the road several times, with officers using speakers to ask protesters to stay out of traffic, but a number of demonstrators crossed to engage in discussions — sometimes heated — with the opposite group.—
Nathaniel Levine,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025 -
In the lead-up to the Black Mass event, Gov. Laura Kelly said no demonstrators — Satanic, Christian or otherwise — would be allowed inside Friday.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: The anniversary follows President Trump's moves to ax federal affirmative action programs and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and many of Sunday's marchers displayed protest signs warning civil rights remain under threat.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ten feet from the troopers, the marchers were ordered to stop, turn around, and disperse.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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President Trump is committed to holding these radical agitators accountable and deporting non-citizens who are conducting this behavior.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
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Republicans have blamed many of those confrontations on Democratic activists and agitators.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With Friday’s guilty impeachment verdict from the country’s Constitutional Court, the former prosecutor and conservative firebrand’s political career is likely over, especially because Yoon still faces criminal charges that could land him in prison for life.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Trump endorsed Fine, a controversial conservative firebrand who served eight years in the Florida House and was recently elected to the state Senate.—
Steven Lemongello,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are these cliché observations about Bob: Bob the mysterious enigma, Bob the playful provocateur.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2025
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While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Venezuela’s autocratic demagogue held a 2007 referendum to re-write the Constitution.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trump is an evil demagogue who throws horrible stuff at us about this populist moment.—
Ailia Zehra,
The Hill,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dice is excited to provide a safe space for artists and promoters to host events without the inherent exclusivity of a DIY space, where venue addresses often are left off of flyers as a protective measure.—
Steven Donofrio,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Encourage advocacy: Happy customers are the best promoters of a brand.—
Deboshree Sarkar,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Protester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protester. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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