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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 activists
The war with the United States and Israel has intensified authorities’ threats against anyone speaking to outside media or activists.
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Amir Hussein Radjy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Those efforts have been hindered by federal court lawsuits that allege Rubio's determinations penalized the activists' free speech.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Where Days of Ash consisted primarily of songs dedicated to activists who died, including Renée Good and Palestinian No Other Land documentary consultant Awdah Hathaleen, Easter Lily tackles more directly personal territory.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2012, the gossip site Gawker, infamous for smearing conservative activists, published embarrassing footage of Hogan that had been secretly recorded and had no legitimate news value.
—George Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
It sat abandoned until 1969, when a group of Native American activists occupied the island and remained there for the next two years, according to NPS.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
For example, the percentage of people in each one donating to people in need, charitable causes or philanthropic organizations ranged from a low of 77% – the frustrated activists – to a high of 93% among the status seekers.
—George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
It is made up of journalists, scholars, human rights lawyers, activists, and former politicians.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Posts circulating from activists associated with the Denver chapter of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization included imagery referencing the Red Army Choir, Soviet symbolism and historical figures including Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong.
—Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Amir Hussein Radjy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Those efforts have been hindered by federal court lawsuits that allege Rubio's determinations penalized the activists' free speech.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Where Days of Ash consisted primarily of songs dedicated to activists who died, including Renée Good and Palestinian No Other Land documentary consultant Awdah Hathaleen, Easter Lily tackles more directly personal territory.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
In 2012, the gossip site Gawker, infamous for smearing conservative activists, published embarrassing footage of Hogan that had been secretly recorded and had no legitimate news value.
—George Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
It sat abandoned until 1969, when a group of Native American activists occupied the island and remained there for the next two years, according to NPS.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
For example, the percentage of people in each one donating to people in need, charitable causes or philanthropic organizations ranged from a low of 77% – the frustrated activists – to a high of 93% among the status seekers.
—George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
It is made up of journalists, scholars, human rights lawyers, activists, and former politicians.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Posts circulating from activists associated with the Denver chapter of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization included imagery referencing the Red Army Choir, Soviet symbolism and historical figures including Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong.
—Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activists
supporters
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After the Justice Department memo, however, the president suggested there was nothing more to say about Epstein and the country, including his own supporters, should simply move on.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The official campaign had focussed its resources on Iowa and New Hampshire, which left a late-primary state like New York with few channels for supporters’ enthusiasm.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Activists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activists. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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