as in attorneys
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
their lawyers told them that they couldn't use the park for the concert without permission from the city
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Recent Examples of lawyers
This convergence of people drew other economic activity, creating niches for shopkeepers, doctors, and lawyers.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2026
On the first day of the trial, several opposition lawmakers who are professional lawyers showed up in the courtroom to show support alongside activists and members of the press.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 9 June 2026
His lawyers have argued he was unfairly punished for alleged crimes that the jury acquitted him of.
—Julie Sone, ABC News, 9 June 2026
The series runs eight episodes and investigates the case through interviews with former classmates, detectives, and lawyers.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 June 2026
He cannot be held indefinitely, but lawyers can make incremental motions to keep him in the facility until he is restored.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Lee is one of 27 people in Alabama who still face the death penalty due to judicial override, said MiAngel Cody, one of Lee’s lawyers.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The tuition payments were never properly approved, according to the city lawyers and others.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
The terms were not disclosed, and lawyers for the parties did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2026
On the first day of the trial, several opposition lawmakers who are professional lawyers showed up in the courtroom to show support alongside activists and members of the press.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 9 June 2026
His lawyers have argued he was unfairly punished for alleged crimes that the jury acquitted him of.
—Julie Sone, ABC News, 9 June 2026
The series runs eight episodes and investigates the case through interviews with former classmates, detectives, and lawyers.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 June 2026
He cannot be held indefinitely, but lawyers can make incremental motions to keep him in the facility until he is restored.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Lee is one of 27 people in Alabama who still face the death penalty due to judicial override, said MiAngel Cody, one of Lee’s lawyers.
—Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
The tuition payments were never properly approved, according to the city lawyers and others.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
The terms were not disclosed, and lawyers for the parties did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawyers
Noun
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In this latest take, a miniseries, Javier Bardem steps into De Niro’s shoes as Max Cady and Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson star as his (married) onetime attorneys.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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One of Marriott’s attorneys, Sarah Duggan, declined to comment.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Lawmakers had previously given state health officials the authority to conduct visits to the facility, and the Adams County Health Department launched an investigation into the facility earlier this year after immigrant advocates alleged that gastrointestinal illness was rampant.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Privacy advocates and some lawmakers have been pushing to create a new warrant requirement before those communications can be searched.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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There are also one-on-one, 20-minute phone sessions with grief counselors.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Community leaders, law enforcement representatives, grief counselors, youth advocates and residents came together on Sunday outside the rec center for the ceremony, which was centered on healing and support.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Lawyers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawyers. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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