as in republican
of, relating to, or favoring political democracy
the democratic system ensures that every citizen's voice is heard
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Recent Examples of democratic
In a post on Truth Social, Trump dismissed Democratic Senator Chris Coons' remarks suggesting the administration is pursuing a sanctions-relieving nuclear deal similar to that of then President Barack Obama's 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The New York City mayoral candidate, who describes himself as a democratic socialist, was asked if billionaires have a right to exist.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 29 June 2025
The 33-year-old Democratic socialist’s surprisingly strong performance against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes clear that taking a stance against Israel is no longer disqualifying in a Democratic primary.
—Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
At a hearing Wednesday, Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire raised this with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
—Ellen Uchimiya, CBS News, 19 June 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The New York City mayoral candidate, who describes himself as a democratic socialist, was asked if billionaires have a right to exist.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 29 June 2025
The 33-year-old Democratic socialist’s surprisingly strong performance against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes clear that taking a stance against Israel is no longer disqualifying in a Democratic primary.
—Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
At a hearing Wednesday, Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire raised this with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
—Ellen Uchimiya, CBS News, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for democratic
republican
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The White House has criticized this CBO estimate, as have several Republican lawmakers.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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Trump has already taken over the legislative aspect — with no pushback from the Republican majority — by overturning many aspects of the government and funding that had previously been put in place by Congress.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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“Democratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/democratic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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