1
as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights
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2
as in ally
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 supporter
The event was just winding down when a gray minivan plowed into the soccer team’s supporters, video from social media appeared to show.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
The Foundation is also a major supporter of the Semper Fi Fund that serves all branches of the military.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
To his supporters, Robinson is a truth-telling free speech martyr.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Goodison is the only stadium in the world to have a church in one of its corners, and St Luke’s remains a vibrant meeting point for supporters on matchday.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
The Foundation is also a major supporter of the Semper Fi Fund that serves all branches of the military.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
To his supporters, Robinson is a truth-telling free speech martyr.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Goodison is the only stadium in the world to have a church in one of its corners, and St Luke’s remains a vibrant meeting point for supporters on matchday.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supporter
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While proponents argue that these measures will reduce regulatory delays and bolster U.S. technological leadership, there will no doubt be concerns about potential compromises to safety and the undermining of regulatory independence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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But with three weeks left in the regular session, proponents are still trying to figure out what — if any — changes may move forward this year.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
23 May 2025
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Has Dom Pascal lost his strongest ally at Firehouse 51?—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
20 May 2025
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President Eisenhower, fearing Egypt would drift toward the Soviets, supported Nasser and pressured his allies to back down, allowing Egypt to maintain control of the canal and diminishing British and French influence in the Middle East.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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An excerpt from our conversation is later in this newsletter. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Ever since companies began to use enterprise AI, advocates have continually said that the technology wasn’t out to replace jobs, and that humans would always be a necessary part of the equation.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Since that diagnosis, Emma has become an advocate for caregivers, a role she was thrust into without warning.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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But Xu and her colleagues would need far more evidence than just two people in a trial that enrolled a total of eight, so that research remains ongoing.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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For these more serious cases, Soni and his colleagues work closely with the university’s mental-health center and even walk students to a counselor’s door themselves.—
Cornelia Powers,
The Atlantic,
18 May 2025
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Performing in front of small crowds that sometimes only consisted of family and friends was common for Owens but was balanced by hearing his music on local radio stations like 103.5 The Beat.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Other photos in the post showcased The Kardashians star doing yoga in front of a sunset with friends Phil Riportella and Simon Huck.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Giant Live Nation has named Richard Grenell, an close confidant and ally of President Donald Trump recently in the headlines for slamming Les Misérables actors and Lin Manuel Miranda, to its board of directors.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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As first reported by The News, lawyer Frank Carone, Adams’ ex-chief of staff and political confidant who’s also close with Mastro, has recently provided pro bono advice to the housing opponents.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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The film’s assistant director, David Halls, secured a plea deal with prosecutors, pleading no contest to a misdemeanor count of negligent handling of a gun.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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Why Now? Unlike chatbots or single-task assistants, AI agents are evolving to operate autonomously within complex environments.—
Nikit Shah,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supporter. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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