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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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
Koster, who was born and raised in South Holland, came with a group of both family and South Holland police supporters who applauded and took photos of Koster by Winfield Clerk-Treasurer Michael Lambert during the ceremony.
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
At the same time, a special representative envisioned to provide strategic guidance for the mission was never appointed, leaving it an orphan as supporters struggled to raise money.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The coalition of European leaders, all longtime supporters of Ukraine amid its war with Russia, traveled to Washington, DC, as a group to shore up Zelenskyy's position, as Trump continues to push for a peace deal to end the more than three-year-long war.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Also, are there any Trump supporters on the editorial board?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
At the same time, a special representative envisioned to provide strategic guidance for the mission was never appointed, leaving it an orphan as supporters struggled to raise money.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
The coalition of European leaders, all longtime supporters of Ukraine amid its war with Russia, traveled to Washington, DC, as a group to shore up Zelenskyy's position, as Trump continues to push for a peace deal to end the more than three-year-long war.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Also, are there any Trump supporters on the editorial board?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporter
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What’s at stake: Cashless bail proponents have argued in D.C. and other major cities across the country that cash requirements disproportionately harm low-income offenders who cannot afford to post bond.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
25 Aug. 2025
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Chase Elliott: ‘Just give NASCAR a chance’ NASCAR driver Chase Elliott has gone on record before as a proponent of moving a Cup race to the Fairgrounds Speedway.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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As revenge, Reilly nominated Domingue's other ally Rylie Jeffries instead.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The company’s Starlink satellites have become indispensable for providing internet access to remote areas as well as to U.S. allies during wartime.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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But savvy newcomer Celine Dumont, played by Oscar winner Marion Cotillard, arrives on the scene to play devil’s advocate.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Parents and education advocates in Fort Worth are launching a new organization aimed at pushing back against the possible state takeover of the Fort Worth Independent School District.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Aug. 2025
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The colleague rose to the challenge, allowing Davis to step away when needed.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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His progressive colleague in Illinois, Pritzker, has slightly better ratings — but not from a financial standpoint.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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Footage of the video shot by one of Meuse's friends shows the shark flop back into the water.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Since all of her friends are fighting in various and sundry configurations, yes, that is too many things for Gina.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Pre-Save and pre-Order Now The Nineties Anthology albums had a classic introduction from Derek Taylor, the band’s longtime friend, publicist, and confidant.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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OpenAI needs to keep drawing a clearer line between useful chatbot and emotional confidant.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
20 Aug. 2025
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The 2006 movie was adapted from former Vogue assistant Lauren Weisberger's book of the same name.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Beyond the chair, Trust AI transforms the practice itself; no more late nights spent finishing notes, or assistants being buried in data entry.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporter. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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