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as in representatives
a person who acts or does business for another
talked to the count's attorney about buying land from his estate
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as in lawyers
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
finished law school and became an attorney
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Recent Examples of attorneys
In July 2024, Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial ended by being dismissed with prejudice after his attorneys argued that prosecutors had buried evidence.
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Teacher’s witnesses describe emotional toll The third day of testimony began with Zwerner’s attorneys calling to the stand a psychiatrist who testified Zwerner has suffered post-traumatic stress disorder in the wake of the shooting.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Baldwin’s attorneys, meanwhile, recently revived his lawsuit after it was thrown out for lack of prosecution.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
The move, according to immigration attorneys, has resulted in the detention and possible deportation of young immigrants who were granted protections by immigration judges.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Immigration attorneys report a surge in requests for compliance reviews, wage audits and HR training.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Some attorneys are willing to offer a brief consultation or connect with employers to discuss alternatives for no charge.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
King’s defense attorneys Matt Smid and Mark Daniel say that Good’s motives are political.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
There’s also a rivalry of sorts among the lead attorneys.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Teacher’s witnesses describe emotional toll The third day of testimony began with Zwerner’s attorneys calling to the stand a psychiatrist who testified Zwerner has suffered post-traumatic stress disorder in the wake of the shooting.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Baldwin’s attorneys, meanwhile, recently revived his lawsuit after it was thrown out for lack of prosecution.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
The move, according to immigration attorneys, has resulted in the detention and possible deportation of young immigrants who were granted protections by immigration judges.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Immigration attorneys report a surge in requests for compliance reviews, wage audits and HR training.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Some attorneys are willing to offer a brief consultation or connect with employers to discuss alternatives for no charge.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
King’s defense attorneys Matt Smid and Mark Daniel say that Good’s motives are political.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
There’s also a rivalry of sorts among the lead attorneys.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attorneys
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According to Kroll Settlement Administration, the settlement fund covers attorney’s fees and expenses up to $200,000, service award to class representatives up to $3,000 and settlement administration costs, which are still to be determined.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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While Coca-Cola had not issued a formal announcement about the return of the low-calorie, sugar-free beverage, company representatives reportedly confirmed the news during the recent National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show in Chicago.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Baldwin’s lawyers declined to comment on Kenney’s suit.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Defense lawyers may challenge Essayli’s role in pending prosecutions, and Congress could investigate broader patterns of unconfirmed appointments.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Responding Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputies found the victim with at least 10 puncture wounds, according to the outlet.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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On July 25, the day before the stabbing, the 7th Probate Court of Emmet County ordered deputies to search for and detain Gille, who was homeless.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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The festival will also continue with its competition and awards ceremony, something that Truffart says is very important for French delegates.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories As Country of Honor, Japan will co-host the market’s opening night — an industry gala drawing more than 1,200 global delegates — and feature across its flagship programs.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Bennett Lawson, who represents the 44th Ward, told CBS Chicago that tear gas was set off when neighbors protested federal agents pulling a construction worker from a home in Lakeview.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Last week, Judge Ellis ordered agents equipped with body cameras to activate them during immigration enforcement and public interactions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, successful managers scale, while the unsuccessful fade.—
Mike Terwilliger,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a host of seedy managers looking to make a quick buck, Landau had real care and compassion for Springsteen.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Activists, ministers, and community members came and went, day and night, their booming voices carrying off into the Philadelphia air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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On Sunday, Díaz-Canel, along with the ministers of defense and interior, presided over a meeting of the National Defense Council with officials from around the country to discuss evacuations, efforts to secure crops and production facilities and plans for recovery.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Attorneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attorneys. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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