as in neutral
relating to or involving members of two political parties
a bipartisan effort The bill has bipartisan support.
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Recent Examples of bipartisan
Some asks, like requiring immigration officers to wear body cameras, appear to enjoy bipartisan support.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
That strikes us a smart first step more likely to win bipartisan support.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
The subcommittee’s bipartisan 58-page statement of charges against Cherfilus-McCormick left some questions unanswered that were outside its purview, but which matter to people of Florida.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Despite Senate Democrats’ tepid demands for weak ICE reforms, there are still strong, bipartisan forces which seek to increase ICE’s funding—despite ICE killing people on video as brazenly as local police have.
—Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
That strikes us a smart first step more likely to win bipartisan support.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
The subcommittee’s bipartisan 58-page statement of charges against Cherfilus-McCormick left some questions unanswered that were outside its purview, but which matter to people of Florida.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Despite Senate Democrats’ tepid demands for weak ICE reforms, there are still strong, bipartisan forces which seek to increase ICE’s funding—despite ICE killing people on video as brazenly as local police have.
—Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bipartisan
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Piper Sandler upgrades Goosehead Insurance to overweight from neutral Piper upgraded the insurance stock following earnings.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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For a quick and easy change, add this machine-washable area rug from Trisha Yearwood, featuring a unique scrollwork pattern and a pop of blue with neutral shades.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The movies that would be honored here, by contrast, were bolder than the Spirits usually go, resulting in a truly independent raft of winners.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Justices must also remain sufficiently independent to make decisions unpopular with executive and legislative officials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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To learn more about all the statewide races on your March 3 primary ballot, the League of Women’s Voters of Texas is a good nonpartisan resource.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to the nonpartisan research organization KFF, more than 190 rural hospitals have shut down between 2005 and early 2024 — about 10% of all rural hospitals in the country — because of budget shortfalls and related challenges.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Bipartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bipartisan. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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