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
Public education used to enjoy strong bipartisan support, but across the country, there's a growing push to offer students alternatives to traditional public schools.
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April 19, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
As Democrats look toward the next election cycle, the question is no longer whether the party is shifting on Israel, but whether that shift will turn one of Washington’s most durable bipartisan issues into a lasting political fault line.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The plan swiftly drew bipartisan criticism from members of Congress, who rejected the administration’s similar 2026 proposal in January.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
But in Virginia, there already was a bipartisan commission that was set up to do these things.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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April 19, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
As Democrats look toward the next election cycle, the question is no longer whether the party is shifting on Israel, but whether that shift will turn one of Washington’s most durable bipartisan issues into a lasting political fault line.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The plan swiftly drew bipartisan criticism from members of Congress, who rejected the administration’s similar 2026 proposal in January.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
But in Virginia, there already was a bipartisan commission that was set up to do these things.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bipartisan
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The overall aesthetic was slightly ascetic without being spartan—a pale, neutral color palette; simple, modern furniture; a few pieces of abstract art.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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But neutral, white-box viewing spaces (with even, predictable lighting) can be found elsewhere on LACMA’s campus and pretty much anywhere art is shown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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The transaction is commercial, and thus the newsroom remains independent.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2026
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Resetting the cap at 90% would put the limit around $330,500, according to the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Federal political committees spent more than $40 million on expenses labeled as security during the 2023-24 campaign cycle, according to an April report from the nonpartisan Public Service Alliance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Bipartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bipartisan. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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