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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
If dialogue or compromise were to take place, his sacred image would collapse in the eyes of his supporters.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, the court upheld limits on what supporters can contribute directly.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
García left the island more than four years ago, in November 2021, after facing harassment from the Cuban government and its supporters for organizing protests demanding greater political freedoms.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump’s predilection for executive action over legislative dealmaking should concern supporters and bring some measure of comfort to his detractors.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
The international record is decisively negative no matter what convoluted arguments their supporters want to use in America.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
This town hall saw union supporters of both Johnson and Yancy, once allies in the city’s leftist movement, come to cheer them on.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Family, friends, and rabid supporters cheered.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
To incentivize people to support these networks, DePIN startups usually pay supporters in cryptocurrency.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, the court upheld limits on what supporters can contribute directly.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
García left the island more than four years ago, in November 2021, after facing harassment from the Cuban government and its supporters for organizing protests demanding greater political freedoms.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump’s predilection for executive action over legislative dealmaking should concern supporters and bring some measure of comfort to his detractors.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
The international record is decisively negative no matter what convoluted arguments their supporters want to use in America.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
This town hall saw union supporters of both Johnson and Yancy, once allies in the city’s leftist movement, come to cheer them on.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Family, friends, and rabid supporters cheered.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
To incentivize people to support these networks, DePIN startups usually pay supporters in cryptocurrency.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporters
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Some religious leaders oppose practice While proponents point to environmental benefits, human composting is not universally accepted.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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At the time, proponents of the bill mentioned that it could also be used to crack down on Spring Breakers.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Rubio’s speech comes as US allies have increasingly grown concerned and questioned whether the country intends to abandon its partnership with Europe due to Trump’s threats of retaliatory tariffs, bid to take over Greenland and pullback of international aid.—
Zachary Cohen,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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America must stay strong by defending our economic security, rebuilding our industrial base to reconfigure supply chains away from China, and standing firm with our allies against Chinese aggression.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Parents and safety advocates, who for years have called for more online guardrails, say the trial is a crucial moment of accountability.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Some advocates working with borrowers report seeing requests approved, while others have not.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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But the humble McDonald always celebrated life, and was quick to remind sympathizers of those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, according to his son.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Confederate sympathizers carved up the old design, claiming the red-and-white Crossland pattern to signal rebellion loyalty.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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Democratic governors plan to boycott a White House dinner after two of their colleagues were excluded.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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As long as your offerings are clearly labeled, your colleagues can make their own decisions about whether to indulge.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny (and Vogue’s fashionable December digital cover star) took the stage at the 2026 Super Bowl—and brought his celebrity friends along for the celebration.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bring your friends, too, because it’s meant to serve four.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jane Doe alleged that in 2013, Epstein’s associates directed her to open a Bank of America account as part of a scheme to deceive immigration officials.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Throughout it all, Epstein and his associates sent and received status updates on the progress of the project, according to the Department of Justice files.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 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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Trump reverted back to the names honoring confederates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Supporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporters. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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