as in supporter
a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society
Antiwar activists were protesting in the streets. political activists
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Recent Examples of activist
The Independent Women's Forum, a policy group that represents prominent women's sports activists Payton McNabb and Selina Soule, addressed Bondi's departure in a statement to Fox News Digital.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Wildlife activist Sandy Steers helped launch the organization's livestream cams, which provided a look into the daily life of the area's bald eagles in 2015.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The original bill by Roberts talked about Kirk’s legacy as an activist and Christian.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
The joint move from Kennedy and Zeldin comes as activists from Kennedy’s MAHA movement have forged fragile political ties with the EPA but expressed frustration with lack of action on their priorities, including pesticide regulation.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Wildlife activist Sandy Steers helped launch the organization's livestream cams, which provided a look into the daily life of the area's bald eagles in 2015.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The original bill by Roberts talked about Kirk’s legacy as an activist and Christian.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
The joint move from Kennedy and Zeldin comes as activists from Kennedy’s MAHA movement have forged fragile political ties with the EPA but expressed frustration with lack of action on their priorities, including pesticide regulation.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
Noun
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Both Turkish fans described a warm welcome from Kosovo supporters in the capital city.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Our financial supporters are not involved in any decisions about our journalism.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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But like many political uprisings, the meaning of No Kings varies from protester to protester.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Moe, a Minnesota native, is a poet and protester.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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