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supporter
noun
sup·port·er
sə-ˈpȯr-tər 
b
: one of two figures (as of men or animals) placed one on each side of an escutcheon and exterior to it
c
Synonyms
Examples of supporter in a Sentence
a supporter of the Independent party
President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights.
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Biden has been a vocal supporter of additional U.S. aid to Ukraine.
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
Another pro-Palestinian supporter, who also requested anonymity because of fear of reprisals, told The Times that his group was trying to leave the protest and was chased by pro-Israel supporters.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
The Hall Family Foundation, a major supporter of ending the economic border war, previously published research estimating both states spent some $300 million luring companies back and forth across the state line with few new jobs created.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024
That election result has been questioned for years by Trump and his supporters, despite no proof of widespread voter fraud or foul play at the polls.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
Another pro-Palestinian supporter, who also requested anonymity because of fear of reprisals, told The Times that his group was trying to leave the protest and was chased by pro-Israel supporters.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
The Hall Family Foundation, a major supporter of ending the economic border war, previously published research estimating both states spent some $300 million luring companies back and forth across the state line with few new jobs created.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024
That election result has been questioned for years by Trump and his supporters, despite no proof of widespread voter fraud or foul play at the polls.
—Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporter. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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supporter
noun
sup·port·er
sə-ˈpōrt-ər
-ˈpȯrt-
: one that supports
especially
: one who argues or votes for someone or something
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