as in legislators
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lawmakers
In the same session, lawmakers also approved the first reading of a separate bill that would allow the Israeli government to shut down foreign media outlets without a court order.
—
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Markets gain on hopes of US shutdown ending US lawmakers on Monday inched closer to reopening the government, as the White House backed a deal that advanced in the Senate.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The lawmakers noted in the bill’s draft that private entities that are large employers could eventually be impacted by these same rules, if the bill goes through.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Even if lawmakers reach a deal to reopen the government, the ripple effects won't disappear overnight.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Key Democratic lawmakers have supported Mamdani’s tax plans, however, including New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.
—Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The shutdown continues as lawmakers attempt to reach a solution to open the government.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Some lawmakers are unaware of the scope of the sprawling Senate bill.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Progressive groups urged Democratic lawmakers to insist on the 30-day extension and oppose the spending bill, saying business as usual must not continue.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Markets gain on hopes of US shutdown ending US lawmakers on Monday inched closer to reopening the government, as the White House backed a deal that advanced in the Senate.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The lawmakers noted in the bill’s draft that private entities that are large employers could eventually be impacted by these same rules, if the bill goes through.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Even if lawmakers reach a deal to reopen the government, the ripple effects won't disappear overnight.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Key Democratic lawmakers have supported Mamdani’s tax plans, however, including New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.
—Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The shutdown continues as lawmakers attempt to reach a solution to open the government.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Some lawmakers are unaware of the scope of the sprawling Senate bill.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
Progressive groups urged Democratic lawmakers to insist on the 30-day extension and oppose the spending bill, saying business as usual must not continue.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawmakers
Noun
-
Dozens of legislators, senators and construction companies have been accused of receiving kickbacks with money intended for thousands of flood control projects.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
-
What legislators and members of Congress are doing California legislators have stepped up efforts to ensure their constituents get access to food.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Trump has railed against the Senate delay tactic during the government shutdown, calling on Republican senators to destroy the filibuster power and end the shutdown through a simple majority vote.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Unlike the House, the Senate doesn’t elect every member each cycle because senators serve six-year terms.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lawmakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawmakers. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share