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
Soliman, who is from Egypt, had never even been to Iraq, his lawyers said.
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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
That includes businesses that provide professional services, such as doctors, lawyers, consultants, athletes, and brokers—typically, any business whose success depends on the reputation or skill of its employees.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In December, a Lonoke County judge issued a gag order that banned lawyers, Spencer’s family and others connected to the case from speaking publicly about it, saying widespread media coverage could affect the jury pool.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Epstein spent a large portion of that day meeting with his lawyers.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
His mother has obtained lawyers who are preparing a lawsuit over potential security lapses at Icon Brickell that allowed Kehl to access the building.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Abrego Garcia's lawyers filed suit seeking to ensure their client was not shipped out of the country, possibly to Uganda, without a hearing.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
In late April, Terrell had convened a meeting with some of the remaining lawyers to address concerns about working with him.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Martha Maust, a volunteer for Indiana AID, a nonprofit that helps ICE detainees in Clay County by connecting them with lawyers and other resources, recalled talking to a woman whose 3-year-old toddler has been asking about her since she was arrested for driving without a license earlier this year.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
That includes businesses that provide professional services, such as doctors, lawyers, consultants, athletes, and brokers—typically, any business whose success depends on the reputation or skill of its employees.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In December, a Lonoke County judge issued a gag order that banned lawyers, Spencer’s family and others connected to the case from speaking publicly about it, saying widespread media coverage could affect the jury pool.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Epstein spent a large portion of that day meeting with his lawyers.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
His mother has obtained lawyers who are preparing a lawsuit over potential security lapses at Icon Brickell that allowed Kehl to access the building.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Abrego Garcia's lawyers filed suit seeking to ensure their client was not shipped out of the country, possibly to Uganda, without a hearing.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
In late April, Terrell had convened a meeting with some of the remaining lawyers to address concerns about working with him.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Martha Maust, a volunteer for Indiana AID, a nonprofit that helps ICE detainees in Clay County by connecting them with lawyers and other resources, recalled talking to a woman whose 3-year-old toddler has been asking about her since she was arrested for driving without a license earlier this year.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawyers
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Soliman and his attorneys have denied any involvement with the Muslim Brotherhood or any terrorist groups.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Morris’ attorneys had requested the preliminary hearing after the former North Texas pastor was indicted by a grand jury in March on five felony charges of lewd or indecent acts to a child, the Star-Telegram previously reported.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Garcia’s signing was met with total consensus across the club, and Flick was one of the biggest advocates for Rashford’s move to Barca.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Over the past two months, Texans have used green ribbons with bows to commemorate the lives lost in the July 4 Hill Country flooding, which killed more than 100 people, including more than two dozen girls and counselors from Camp Mystic in Hunt.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Lawyers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawyers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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