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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
By the time the final seconds ticked off the clock, many Houston fans had cleared out and the Illinois supporters stood and cheered as their team celebrated.
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Ghio was the assistant child advocate before her nomination to lead the office, and her supporters say her track record is admirable.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Though Thomson already has served on the council for years, his disapproval of the downtown government campus redevelopment project boosted his supporters.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Why do supporters say this will work?
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Somaliland’s supporters in Washington view the territory as a potential security ally, with recognition potentially allowing US intelligence to monitor weapons flows, Houthi activity in Yemen, and China’s growing footprint, including Beijing’s military base in neighboring Djibouti.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
If there have been too many mini-resets for the comfort of the supporters, a strength of Howe’s Newcastle has been absorbing lessons and responding, at least some of the time.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The effort is not being driven by Rubio himself, but reflects increasing interest from supporters who see an opening as his profile rises.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
And many parts of the process can be appealed to courts by opponents or supporters.
—Adam Charles Simon, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Ghio was the assistant child advocate before her nomination to lead the office, and her supporters say her track record is admirable.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Though Thomson already has served on the council for years, his disapproval of the downtown government campus redevelopment project boosted his supporters.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Why do supporters say this will work?
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Somaliland’s supporters in Washington view the territory as a potential security ally, with recognition potentially allowing US intelligence to monitor weapons flows, Houthi activity in Yemen, and China’s growing footprint, including Beijing’s military base in neighboring Djibouti.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
If there have been too many mini-resets for the comfort of the supporters, a strength of Howe’s Newcastle has been absorbing lessons and responding, at least some of the time.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
The effort is not being driven by Rubio himself, but reflects increasing interest from supporters who see an opening as his profile rises.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
And many parts of the process can be appealed to courts by opponents or supporters.
—Adam Charles Simon, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
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Even proponents acknowledge limitations.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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While proponents say changes have made streets safer, critics suspect projects that reduce space for cars will only make traffic congestion worse — even after the construction disruptions end.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the White House and its allies refused, even though ICE’s methods of immigration enforcement are increasingly unpopular and few new migrants are coming into the country.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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That’s as the conflict widens to Iranian allies in Iraq and Yemen, while Persian Gulf neighbors edge closer to taking direct military action against the regime, which is targeting their economic infrastructure.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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After years of working to rid Missouri of abusive Christian boarding schools, child advocates and some lawmakers fear a bill still alive in the legislature would undo that effort.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Consumer advocates said the findings support SB 1076, a bill that would require insurers to offer coverage to homeowners who meet state fire safety standards.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Chavez and his aides repeatedly claimed that their critics are Communist or grower sympathizers who infiltrated the UFW before turning on it.—
Marcos Breton,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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By demanding justice and dignity for the drug-war dead, were nuns, priests, pastors, and other sympathizers not protecting criminals?—
Sheila Coronel,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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After more than 11 years with the Golden Police Department, Chief Joe Harvey was honored by colleagues, friends and family for his service and compassion.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Senor and Stephens are neoconservatives who hardly needed to be convinced that the members of progressive movements were not friends of the Jewish people.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The first version of the app was in 2012, and the company was officially formed in 2017 with just two friends.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Court documents show the suspects allegedly lured a private driver, who was hired by Arnold, and his two associates to an apartment in Tampa.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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His case grew out of a broader Miami indictment filed in 2018 that charged eight associates with looting PDVSA, including senior executives and lawyers.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 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
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Players can enrich themselves and their confederates, at least until they’re caught.—
David French,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Supporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporters. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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