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
That threshold — the 60-day mark — will hit Saturday, when lawmakers will (likely … hopefully) be home for the weekend.
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The Denver Post, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
The budget takes work, and lawmakers also must resolve details of a ballot question on cutting property taxes in Florida, and on redrawing the lines of congressional districts to tilt the playing field even more in the Republicans’ favor.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
In recent years, lawmakers have worked to strip cities and counties of the ability to manage their own growth without straining local resources, including schools, roads, city and county services and utilities.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
By law these disclosures require lawmakers and their spouses to disclose these trades and other profitable transactions within 45 days.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
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The Denver Post, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
The budget takes work, and lawmakers also must resolve details of a ballot question on cutting property taxes in Florida, and on redrawing the lines of congressional districts to tilt the playing field even more in the Republicans’ favor.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
In recent years, lawmakers have worked to strip cities and counties of the ability to manage their own growth without straining local resources, including schools, roads, city and county services and utilities.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
By law these disclosures require lawmakers and their spouses to disclose these trades and other profitable transactions within 45 days.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawmaker
Noun
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Some of the legislators who supported its extension now say the plan could hit consumers and key energy sectors harder than expected.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lower said legislators should create a fourth class of e-bikes to encompass those that ride faster than 28 mph.—
Alissa Gary,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Two Democratic senators and likely presidential contenders have unveiled plans to cut taxes, a shift in strategy for the party heading into the midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Incumbent senator Cornyn and Paxton are awaiting an anticipated Trump stamp of approval.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Lawmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawmaker. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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