1
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
Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Selfless Love Foundation is able to offer this National Think Tank at no cost, including scholarships to cover youth’s travel and accommodations.
—Dana Perino, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Afterwards, Lauper gave a speech to recognize her induction to the Rock Hall and thank her supporters.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2025
The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Like Francis, Leo has faced criticism from conservative US Catholics and MAGA supporters, angered by his comments on migration and climate change.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The pause grants the White House more time to argue its case against the mandate, which critics say could have strained federal resources, while supporters viewed it as essential to safeguarding food security for millions of low-income Americans.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Weeks later, Perry addressed the online negativity, leaving a heartfelt comment on a fan page thanking her supporters for standing by her.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
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But proponents of the industry claim that the environmental costs still net out as a plus since the space data centers take processing off the fossil-fuel-burning grid.—
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One of the biggest proponents of the capri resurgence, the supermodel has been making a stylish case for cropped pants since last summer—and her latest iteration takes the divisive Noughties silhouette into Italian girl style territory.—
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Trump’s quips about acquiring the island have ignited international concerns about Greenland’s independence and sovereignty from lawmakers in Washington and NATO allies alike.—
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The governor’s allies have dismissed that, saying voters know Abbott, have judged his record and do not buy Democrats’ corruption allegations.—
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
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Climate advocates are planning new efforts to make use of this supermajority.—
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On her show the evening of January 6, the Fox News host Laura Ingraham wondered aloud whether antifa sympathizers had infiltrated the crowd.—
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No one was ever arrested, but Crosby said her family believes he was targeted by pro-communist sympathizers who wanted Americans out of the country.—
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Cruz also pressed his Democratic colleagues to join a bipartisan request for the DOJ to turn over the evidentiary basis for the subpoenas, arguing transparency was necessary to assess whether the secrecy orders were justified.—
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Last year, following Hoda Kotb's January 2025 departure, the fourth hour of the morning show was retitled Today With Jenna & Friends, and saw Hager joined by a rotating cast of A-listers and colleagues to help her anchor the program.—
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But friends who settled in America urged them to move across the Atlantic, where the training facilities were better and the opportunity for ice time aplenty.—
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
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From May 2020 to January 2022, Vazquez, Highsmith and several associates submitted fraudulent applications to financial institutions and the Small Business Administration.—
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Now, more than 100 active members and 350 associates share a common purpose — to increase art appreciation in the community and support the Lowe Art Museum.—
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Players can enrich themselves and their confederates, at least until they’re caught.—
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Trump reverted back to the names honoring confederates.—
Cite this Entry
“Supporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporters. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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