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sponsors

NOUN

person who helps, promotes

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate backer benefactor patron promoter supporter underwriter

STRONG

angel godparent guarantor mainstay surety sustainer

WEAK

another adherent grubstaker

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist enemy opponent opposer opposition

VERB

help, promote

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back bankroll finance fund guarantee subsidize

STRONG

grubstake patronize stake

WEAK

answer for be responsible for put up money vouch for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

take

WEAK

disapprove discourage hurt

Example Sentences

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The bill sponsors said the new fees would strengthen the Highway Trust Fund by “ensuring all highway users pay their share.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

NJ Transit has since reduced the train fare to $98, thanks to contributions from corporate sponsors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Sydecar, the eighth firm, said it operates in an administrative capacity and requires sponsors to confirm they have the consent of a company before stock transactions are held.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

This year’s controversy began when Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez-Bezos were announced as honorary co-chairs and lead sponsors of the event.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Applause rippled through the sponsors and trainers, and Celaena flashed an appreciative grin in the assassin’s direction.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas