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
Southeast Side environmental activists also fought successfully to remove huge mounds of gritty black petroleum coke left for years near their homes.
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Since 2023, the government has tightened its grip—jailing journalists, activists, and opposition figures while restricting access for foreign media and limiting the activities of several UN agencies and humanitarian organizations.
—Zaur Shiriyev, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2025
Related Articles DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system
Recently, though, fluoridation has become a topic of debate throughout the country and in Florida, with dental and pediatric associations facing off against politicians and activists.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
That year, the American political apparatus stepped to the pulpit to denigrate the activists: Tom Cotton, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden, Eric Adams.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Since 2023, the government has tightened its grip—jailing journalists, activists, and opposition figures while restricting access for foreign media and limiting the activities of several UN agencies and humanitarian organizations.
—Zaur Shiriyev, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2025
Related Articles DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system
Recently, though, fluoridation has become a topic of debate throughout the country and in Florida, with dental and pediatric associations facing off against politicians and activists.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
That year, the American political apparatus stepped to the pulpit to denigrate the activists: Tom Cotton, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden, Eric Adams.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
supporter
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The site, frequented by far-right supporters of the president, has been used to spread conspiracy theories.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The special session, which will begin June 2, will prove challenging for Kehoe and other supporters of a proposal to allow state officials to negotiate public aid packages for new or upgraded stadiums for the two teams that could be worth up to 50% of the project costs.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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