Synonyms of lawmakers

lawmakers

noun

plural of lawmaker

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

• legislators
• senators
• solons
• lawgivers
• congressmen
• assemblymen
• congresswomen
• assemblywomen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lawmakers

That’s because the root causes of the recent jump in bond yields—especially massive debt and deficits—are not priorities among most lawmakers. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

All that is likely to change if Democrats control either chamber, with lawmakers eager for Congress to flex their own power as a coequal branch of government more willing to hold the White House in check. — Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Illinois lawmakers later passed the Sonya Massey Act, requiring law enforcement agencies to more closely review an applicant’s previous employment records before hiring an officer. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

There are Republican lawmakers who want the White House to do more, who are asking for it. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Nevada’s 2nd District has been represented by just four lawmakers since its creation more than 40 years ago. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Analysts and Democratic lawmakers have said the US Navy is being stretched thin by the demands of the Iran war and the Navy’s global commitments. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

The stagnation of Medicaid reimbursement rates, a pain point at all hospitals may be a factor impacting staffing and boarding rates, according to lawmakers. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

Last month, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle introduced the AI Kill Switch Act, which would require AI labs to maintain the ability to shut down, throttle or suspend their models. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026