as in patron
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
you'll need a sponsor to recommend you in order to get into the exclusive country club
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Recent Examples of sponsor
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Admitting that the throwback concept is fading, Hamlin revealed the challenges that stand in the way today, compared to a time in the past when teams looked at throwbacks with much excitement due to consistent support from sponsors.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Under the bill, sponsored by Councilmember Sandy Nurse, the city would be required to develop a blueprint for building more bathrooms, with a specific benchmark of getting 2,120 public toilets available in the next 10 years, although there’s no mandate for the city to make good on that number.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
His sponsor agreements with Nike, TaylorMade and Optum all run at least 10 years.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Admitting that the throwback concept is fading, Hamlin revealed the challenges that stand in the way today, compared to a time in the past when teams looked at throwbacks with much excitement due to consistent support from sponsors.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Films competing in sidebars including the Critics’ Week, which is now sponsored by Alexandre Mattiussi’s Ami Paris, will be announced next week.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Under the bill, sponsored by Councilmember Sandy Nurse, the city would be required to develop a blueprint for building more bathrooms, with a specific benchmark of getting 2,120 public toilets available in the next 10 years, although there’s no mandate for the city to make good on that number.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sponsor
Noun
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Since many courses and clubs actually require patrons to wear collared shirts, spectators tend to follow this rule, too.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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While patrons are free to wear shorts, beyond the ropes where players and coaches can be, full-length pants are required.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Oz is taking the helm of the agency that oversees Medicaid and Medicare at a time when funding for the programs is at risk of facing cuts.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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In principle, there is no reason why the federal government should be in the business of funding news and entertainment programming.—
The Editors,
National Review,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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About forty per cent of the graduates of the Army’s infantry officer schools, Peri notes, come from the dati leumi, or nationalist Orthodox minority, many of them extremist yeshiva students and supporters of settlements.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of Khalil supporters showed up at the New Jersey courtroom, necessitating an overflow room for those who wanted to watch the proceedings.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That figure doesn’t include the cost of financing such a vehicle, which has risen significantly in recent years in an attempt to combat inflation.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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That membership revenue, along with an investment by Invited, will help finance the ambitious remodel.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As president, Ikenberry forcefully and consistently reached out to private benefactors and the business community to develop stronger ties and partnerships.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump and his benefactor, the tech billionaire Elon Musk, have taken a chainsaw to the government.—
Elizabeth David-Barrett,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The entire Real Madrid basketball program, from the EuroLeague club to the U-13 academy team, is underwritten by the multi-billion-dollar Real Madrid FC soccer franchise.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Identifying new ways to underwrite and quickly realize value.—
Sarah Elk,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury set up a GoFundMe to help S with medical and dental care, as well as legal fees and housing expenses.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s comments set up the possibility of a standoff with the central bank, which could further rattle already anxious financial markets amid the president’s expanding trade war.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Don’t patronize the big cruise ships.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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This boycott urges consumers to avoid patronizing major stores and restaurants, instead spending money at local businesses.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis and Eva McKend,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponsor. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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