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
One of the religious liberty cases the justices decided not to take involved a group of Native American activists and supporters looking to block a copper mining company from destroying an Apache religious site.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil speaking after his release from federal immigration detention on Friday, June 20, 2025.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Victoria’s Secret is pushing back against the activist’s claims, pointing to Super’s focus on bras, and steady improvements at the company, with momentum growing in its Pink brand, as well as its healthy and beauty division.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released from federal immigration detention on Friday following a judge’s ruling.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 21 June 2025
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil speaking after his release from federal immigration detention on Friday, June 20, 2025.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Victoria’s Secret is pushing back against the activist’s claims, pointing to Super’s focus on bras, and steady improvements at the company, with momentum growing in its Pink brand, as well as its healthy and beauty division.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released from federal immigration detention on Friday following a judge’s ruling.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activist
supporter
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The President’s supporters have expressed anger and frustration over how the Administration has handled the case in the wake of the move.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Ryan was the sole supporter of his family at the time of his death, per the fundraising page.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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