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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
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a supporter of the Independent party
President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights.
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The site, frequented by far-right supporters of the president, has been used to spread conspiracy theories.
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Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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
Jenkins has been an outspoken supporter of Trump for many years.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Jenkins is the latest pardon Trump has given to loyal supporters.
—Martha Bellisle, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 28 May 2025
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
Jenkins has been an outspoken supporter of Trump for many years.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Jenkins is the latest pardon Trump has given to loyal supporters.
—Martha Bellisle, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for supporter
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporter. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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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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