as in legislators
a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws
the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lawmakers
Last week, the state legislature’s Joint Budget Committee proposed cutting funding to the Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation, part of a host of cost-saving measures lawmakers are taking to address Colorado’s massive budget deficit.
—
Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
As the market of products commonly available at gas stations and smoke shops keeps changing rapidly, and state lawmakers have struggled to pass regulations in recent years, individual cities have been stepping in.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
With aging pipes in a major Stockton neighborhood where people get their drinking water, San Joaquin County is looking to federal lawmakers to help.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The legislation also comes as Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell and several state lawmakers have expressed their intent to prosecute ICE agents carrying out operations in Massachusetts.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
During his confirmation process, some lawmakers voiced concerns that Isaacman’s association with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk created a conflict of interest.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
In key committee debates, lawmakers never even voted on Lamont’s proposal for a one-time rebate of $200 per person.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Kavanagh’s daily wrap-up developed an audience among political insiders — lawmakers, lobbyists, legislative staffers — and then a following that grew to include other reporters and, eventually, readers throughout California and beyond.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Some lawmakers are unaware of the scope of the sprawling Senate bill.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
As the market of products commonly available at gas stations and smoke shops keeps changing rapidly, and state lawmakers have struggled to pass regulations in recent years, individual cities have been stepping in.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
With aging pipes in a major Stockton neighborhood where people get their drinking water, San Joaquin County is looking to federal lawmakers to help.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The legislation also comes as Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell and several state lawmakers have expressed their intent to prosecute ICE agents carrying out operations in Massachusetts.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
During his confirmation process, some lawmakers voiced concerns that Isaacman’s association with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk created a conflict of interest.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
In key committee debates, lawmakers never even voted on Lamont’s proposal for a one-time rebate of $200 per person.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Kavanagh’s daily wrap-up developed an audience among political insiders — lawmakers, lobbyists, legislative staffers — and then a following that grew to include other reporters and, eventually, readers throughout California and beyond.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Some lawmakers are unaware of the scope of the sprawling Senate bill.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawmakers
Noun
-
However, unions press local officials and state legislators to require projects to have union labor commitments.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Republican lawmakers, who have been more supportive of the caps, say the governor and Democratic legislators simply are ignoring legal obligations rather than making cuts that would be tougher to defend politically.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Those generally last just a few minutes as the vast majority of senators are not present.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Videos quickly followed, showing senators moving through airports — often attempting to shield themselves from cameras — with provocative headlines layered on top.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lawmakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawmakers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
