bipartisan

adjective

Definition of bipartisannext
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 The president’s decision to tap Pulte has drawn sharp bipartisan criticism from members of Congress. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 3 July 2026 The House version also includes a bipartisan proposal for a permanent program modeled after the Local Food Purchase Assistance program. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Congress has repeatedly considered bills with stronger requirements, many of which have garnered bipartisan support. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 Washington — The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus that comes as affordability remains top of mind for voters heading into the midterm elections. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bipartisan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bipartisan
  1. neutral
  2. independent
  3. nonpartisan
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  • On the other side, the plumbing is being pushed toward neutral ground.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • For a more understated look, classic French tips, neutral ombré, and sheer pink designs offer a polished finish without feeling too bold.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of neutral
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  • Actor and producer Tyler Perry is helping pay for Wells' funeral, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is helping pay for his independent autopsy, and filmmaker Spike Lee showed up to the news conference to show support for Wells' family.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • The New York City Department of Investigation is the city’s independent watchdog agency, which investigates fraud, corruption, misconduct, municipal malfeasance, city employees, contractors, and individuals who do business with the city.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of independent
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  • More than a quarter of working-age adults who relied on credit cards to buy groceries were either unable to pay their balance in full or missed their minimum payment, according to the Urban Institute, a nonpartisan think tank.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Funded by nonpartisan pro-civic engagement groups – Democracy Rising Collaborative and Keep Our Republic – the trip served as a test case for whether Americans are concerned about challenges to the judicial branch's powers.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of nonpartisan

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