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
There is a bipartisan bill that has been sent over from the Senate, not once, but twice.
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ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The budget cancels more than $15 billion from the Biden-era bipartisan infrastructure law, including funds for renewable energy projects and cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants.
—Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Sitting before Congress is the bipartisan Dream Act, a proposal to provide a pathway to permanent status that these impressive young people need.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Polling shows broad, bipartisan agreement that money has too much influence in politics.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
The budget cancels more than $15 billion from the Biden-era bipartisan infrastructure law, including funds for renewable energy projects and cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grants.
—Lisa Mascaro, Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Sitting before Congress is the bipartisan Dream Act, a proposal to provide a pathway to permanent status that these impressive young people need.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Polling shows broad, bipartisan agreement that money has too much influence in politics.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bipartisan
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Civale entered Tuesday’s game with close to neutral splits, though, so Boone opted for Rosario in a low-risk, high-reward possibility.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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With Ryan McMahon struggling and a neutral right-hander in Aaron Civale pitching for the Athletics on Tuesday, Aaron Boone decided to start the righty-swinging Amed Rosario at third base.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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My administration will establish clear policy that bans deputy gangs and gang-like behavior, protect whistleblowers, and create safe, independent channels to report misconduct.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Legislators should demand independent safety data, not industry assurances, before opening Chicago’s streets to widespread autonomous vehicle deployment.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hilton and Bianco have emerged as the top two candidates in early polls for the state's nonpartisan primary, that's typcially dominated by Democrats.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Its failure to assess the troubling big picture drew a poor review from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB).—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Bipartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bipartisan. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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