as in legislator
a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws
the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone
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Recent Examples of lawmaker
As the shutdown has continued, however, more pressure is being brought on lawmakers from both parties.
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Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The group’s mission is to foster growth in the industry, through advocacy and working alongside lawmakers, regulators, and policy people charting a path toward financial success.
—Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
That amount of money goes a long way in Washington, and these firms have managed to retain former lawmakers, major political fundraisers, and one-time senior government staffers to plead their respective causes.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
The Enquirer asked lawmakers from Ohio and Kentucky about President Trump's use of the National Guard and reference to the Insurrection Act.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The group’s mission is to foster growth in the industry, through advocacy and working alongside lawmakers, regulators, and policy people charting a path toward financial success.
—Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
That amount of money goes a long way in Washington, and these firms have managed to retain former lawmakers, major political fundraisers, and one-time senior government staffers to plead their respective causes.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
The Enquirer asked lawmakers from Ohio and Kentucky about President Trump's use of the National Guard and reference to the Insurrection Act.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawmaker
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North Carolina cities and towns are prohibited by state law from giving away government property, but Mooresville worked with legislators on a local bill to let the Lake Norman town do so when benefiting veterans, Carney said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Her nonprofit, the Health Freedom Defense Fund, is now distributing model legislation and a how-to guide, with talking points to persuade legislators.—
Audrey Dutton,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The extra $200-per-month emergency increase would boost benefit payments through July 2026, according to the senators’ proposal.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a letter sent to senators last week, the American Federation of Government Employees, the largest representative of federal workers, opposed Johnson’s legislation.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Lawmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawmaker. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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