1
as in proponent
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 ally
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 supporter
Celta agreed to the deal despite criticism from supporters over the sale of an academy graduate who had been seen as heir apparent to Iago Aspas, 37-year-old forward who has spent a decade and a half with the club across two spells.
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Trump's supporters cited the Insurrection Act of 1807, which permits the president to use domestic military forces during instances of insurrection or if local law enforcement is unable or unwilling to act.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Lee explains his perspective, as a sportswriter and as a fan, that teams and leagues are taking advantage of supporters.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 June 2025
Pachuca is roughly 60 miles (90km) north east of Mexico City in the neighbouring state of Hidalgo, but the two sides that its football club’s supporters loathe the most are located in the capital — Club America and Cruz Azul.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 8 June 2025
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Trump's supporters cited the Insurrection Act of 1807, which permits the president to use domestic military forces during instances of insurrection or if local law enforcement is unable or unwilling to act.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Lee explains his perspective, as a sportswriter and as a fan, that teams and leagues are taking advantage of supporters.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 June 2025
Pachuca is roughly 60 miles (90km) north east of Mexico City in the neighbouring state of Hidalgo, but the two sides that its football club’s supporters loathe the most are located in the capital — Club America and Cruz Azul.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporter
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The bipartisan bill, which former President Biden signed into law in January, repealed two tax rules that proponents say have unfairly reduced benefits for many Americans who also receive government pensions.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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That was the compromise needed to pass the measure, bill proponents said.—
Denise Amos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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That leaves Commissioners Christine King and Ralph Rosado — who was elected in a special election last week — as Pardo’s potential allies.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Yakuza League follows Batman’s return to feudal-era Japan to face off against a mysterious new threat — the Yakuza League — formed from the warped remnants of his greatest allies.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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Early childhood education advocates say the most notable legislation that came forward this session is the $100 million earmarked within the state budget for child care scholarships, also known as subsidies.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2025
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Hunter and other advocates urged support for H.R. 40 recently re-introduced by New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley, both Democrats.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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Those discussions were illuminating, and Microsoft’s recent Work Trend Index (also covered by my colleague Melody Brue) suggests a desire to figure this out.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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An additional 250 of their colleagues across the agency endorsed the declaration without using their names.—
Calvin Woodward,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Researchers found that those with a friend perceived the hill as less steep.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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In subsequent years, Saville and Nochlin became friends.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The chief negotiator was Carlos Marroquín, a former rap artist and confidant of the president.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 June 2025
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Longtime county public information director Danny Diehl, a close confidant of Diorio’s, retired earlier this year.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2025
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Wedding assistants earn around $16 per hour, while wedding planner assistants get as much as $70,000 per year.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The previous three were Chavez; Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who bought Perry ketamine; and Perry’s friend and dealer Erik Fleming.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 June 2025
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporter. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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