spon·sor
ˈspän(t)-sər 
1
: one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare
2
: one who assumes responsibility for some other person or thing
3
: a person or an organization that pays for or plans and carries out a project or activity
especially
: one that pays the cost of a radio or television program usually in return for advertising time during its course
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Examples of sponsor in a Sentence
Noun
Our company is a sponsor of the race.
I have over 50 sponsors for next week's race.
Her sponsors include a major sneaker company.
He agreed to be my sponsor so that I could join the club.
The senator is a sponsor of the proposed bill.
Verb
The radio station sponsored the concert.
The tournament is sponsored by local businesses.
Will you sponsor me for the charity race?
He sponsored me at my confirmation.
She sponsored the new tax bill.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Beahm was also dropped by his sponsors at Turtle Beach, his relationship with the San Francisco 49ers was terminated, and his content in NBA 2K24 was subsequently removed.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 25 Nov. 2024
James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
In addition to the meal, the Adopt a Turkey program places rescued turkeys in homes as companions or offers people the chance to sponsor a turkey’s care at the sanctuaries.
—Maya Blackstone, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
However, a front-of-shirt sponsor is still elusive for Chelsea.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Beahm was also dropped by his sponsors at Turtle Beach, his relationship with the San Francisco 49ers was terminated, and his content in NBA 2K24 was subsequently removed.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
In addition to the meal, the Adopt a Turkey program places rescued turkeys in homes as companions or offers people the chance to sponsor a turkey’s care at the sanctuaries.
—Maya Blackstone, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Sponsor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sponsor. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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sponsor
1 of 2 noun
spon·sor
ˈspän(t)-sər
1
: a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
2
3
a
: a person or an organization that pays for or plans and carries out a project or activity
b
: a person or an organization that pays the cost of a radio or television program
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