as in patron
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
you'll need a sponsor to recommend you in order to get into the exclusive country club
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Recent Examples of sponsor
David Weigel, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
The original request for the ICJ opinion was adopted by consensus by the UN General Assembly in 2023 and had 132 co-sponsors, suggesting that the diplomatic foundation is broad.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Albertsons has sponsored the event since its inception, and Chevron joined in 2021 as the presenting sponsor.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In Michigan, a pop-up PAC called the Center for Democratic Priorities began running ads that thanked Stevens for her Hold ICE Accountable Act, which has no co-sponsors and is unlikely to pass.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
The original request for the ICJ opinion was adopted by consensus by the UN General Assembly in 2023 and had 132 co-sponsors, suggesting that the diplomatic foundation is broad.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Verb
Employers who sponsor a 401(k) plan already owed a fiduciary duty to the plan's investors, courtesy of ERISA.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Albertsons has sponsored the event since its inception, and Chevron joined in 2021 as the presenting sponsor.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsor
Noun
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But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Its appointment-only showrooms in NoHo and Midtown are each equipped with full bars, so that patrons can deliberate over their ideal garment while nursing a cocktail on tap.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Verb
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This week both Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Rays owners, which lays out a rough sketch of how a stadium at Hillsborough Community College would be funded with a public contribution of $976 million.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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In Florida, Florida Power & Light, the state’s largest utility, has pursued rate increases for years to fund infrastructure and meet rapid growth.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Other supporters traveled from elsewhere in the city and included Miki Yamashita, who runs the asiansforpratt Instagram page.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Police ‘grease the poles’ regularly before NFL games, in an attempt to prevent supporters from climbing them.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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The all-day festival was financed in part by federal funds.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Del Toro’s dark, ravishing fantasy set in Francoist Spain — which had taken years to finance and produce, endured a brutal production and emerged from post barely in time — was the last film to screen in competition at that year’s festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The orphanage was funded by a group of wealthy benefactors that included Chae-ni’s grandmother.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
15 May 2026
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The Blackstone was renamed the Merle Reskin Theatre for a benefactor, the famously ebullient Merle Reskin, a lovable arts lover who died in 2023.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Much of that is being underwritten by three pro-Israel billionaires with deep pockets, including GOP megadonors Paul Singer and John Paulson.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The album is a curious document of a certain moment in college rock, the musical ecosystem built around boutique labels (often underwritten by majors, with lax oversight) and university radio stations (always DJed by enthusiastic undergrads, with no oversight).—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Mayor Vi Lyles plans to resign June 30, and her departure could change the dynamics within the city and set up a field of winners and losers ahead of next year’s election.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Nearby schools were evacuated as police set up a perimeter, according to FOX 5 KUSI.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
Verb
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While women often visited less frequently—due both to distance, travel constraints and the fact that early retail environments were not designed with them in mind, Koehn says—most men at least occasionally patronized general stores, and many of them did so frequently.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The arrival of Max & Helen’s doubles as a reminder to patronize these institutions before more of them disappear.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsor. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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