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
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Recent Examples of lawmakers
Some lawmakers are unaware of the scope of the sprawling Senate bill.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Progressive groups urged Democratic lawmakers to insist on the 30-day extension and oppose the spending bill, saying business as usual must not continue.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The rapid pace of cancellations has raised alarms, with some agencies and lawmakers appealing to DOGE to exempt specific buildings.
—Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
As lawmakers develop budget legislation, the size and breadth of potential cuts to Medicaid will come into view.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
In fact, negotiators, lawmakers and ultimately the governor need not necessarily pick between one of the two options.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Resettlement groups motivated by Christian duty At least one person doing resettlement work in Charlotte wants lawmakers to make a greater effort to help refugees.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Engaging in advocacy efforts, whether by contacting lawmakers or participating in petitions, can help raise awareness of the department's critical role in higher education.
—Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Curbing dangerous and distracted driving is on the mind of the Connecticut Department of Transportation, law enforcement and lawmakers this year, with legislators proposing multiple bills this session with the intention of combating the growing issue.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Progressive groups urged Democratic lawmakers to insist on the 30-day extension and oppose the spending bill, saying business as usual must not continue.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
The rapid pace of cancellations has raised alarms, with some agencies and lawmakers appealing to DOGE to exempt specific buildings.
—Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
As lawmakers develop budget legislation, the size and breadth of potential cuts to Medicaid will come into view.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
In fact, negotiators, lawmakers and ultimately the governor need not necessarily pick between one of the two options.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Resettlement groups motivated by Christian duty At least one person doing resettlement work in Charlotte wants lawmakers to make a greater effort to help refugees.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Engaging in advocacy efforts, whether by contacting lawmakers or participating in petitions, can help raise awareness of the department's critical role in higher education.
—Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Curbing dangerous and distracted driving is on the mind of the Connecticut Department of Transportation, law enforcement and lawmakers this year, with legislators proposing multiple bills this session with the intention of combating the growing issue.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawmakers
Noun
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Republican legislators have been considering slashing federal support to states to save money.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In spite of this, many legislators support the bill as a means of eliminating noncitizen voting in elections.—
John J. Martin,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One by one, Republican and Democratic senators admonished Moore for the agency’s shortcomings in everything from wildfire prevention to timber sales.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
23 Dec. 2024
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Amid scrutiny from both Democratic and Republican senators, in part due to the ethics committee investigation, Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Lawmakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawmakers. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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