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
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing for his team of lawyers to make their argument in front of the top court, a case defending the state's Save Women's Sports Act, which prohibits those who were assigned male at birth from playing on competitive female sports teams.
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Lauren Linder, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
His lawyers have asked the judge to hold an evidentiary hearing that could unfold like the dayslong hearing held last month in Mangione’s state case, where prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office laid out details of how Mangione’s arrest unfolded.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
The fact that only 10 wanted to replace departing Justice Charles Canady in a state with more than 80,000 lawyers shows a system failure.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Buckley said Mangione’s lawyers have likewise not shown that Bondi’s decision to authorize the death penalty against their client was influenced in any way by her relationship with Ballard, where Bondi worked as a lobbyist following her two terms as Florida attorney general.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Defense lawyers had objected to showing the more graphic images, but Harle allowed the bulk of them into evidence due to their relevance to the prosecution's case.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Justice Department lawyers say Sarcone was appointed properly and that the subpoenas were valid.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Fox 32 political reporter Paris Schutz posted on X the memo Harden sent around to fellow board members, warning them that the Evanston lawyers would be sniffing around, presumably into their email, social media and/or other forms of contact.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Stueber’s widow, Catherine, and lawyers on both sides did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Lauren Linder, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
His lawyers have asked the judge to hold an evidentiary hearing that could unfold like the dayslong hearing held last month in Mangione’s state case, where prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office laid out details of how Mangione’s arrest unfolded.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
The fact that only 10 wanted to replace departing Justice Charles Canady in a state with more than 80,000 lawyers shows a system failure.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Buckley said Mangione’s lawyers have likewise not shown that Bondi’s decision to authorize the death penalty against their client was influenced in any way by her relationship with Ballard, where Bondi worked as a lobbyist following her two terms as Florida attorney general.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Defense lawyers had objected to showing the more graphic images, but Harle allowed the bulk of them into evidence due to their relevance to the prosecution's case.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Justice Department lawyers say Sarcone was appointed properly and that the subpoenas were valid.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday, Fox 32 political reporter Paris Schutz posted on X the memo Harden sent around to fellow board members, warning them that the Evanston lawyers would be sniffing around, presumably into their email, social media and/or other forms of contact.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Stueber’s widow, Catherine, and lawyers on both sides did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawyers
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Defense attorneys, meanwhile, argued the protesters actions were driven by humanitarian concerns, not criminal intent.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The two attorneys made a slew of arguments to defend their position, including that the pair of lawmakers did not have legal standing to bring a suit related to their official duties in the first place.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Climate advocates are planning new efforts to make use of this supermajority.—
John D. Sutter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Today’s students deserve adequate support and availability of professional school counselors and psychologists to meet their developmental needs concerning mental health.—
Lisa Morgan,
AJC.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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If the bullying doesn’t stop, do seek help from school leaders, counselors, teachers, coaches and others, including your pediatrician.—
Dr. Mahvash Madni,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Lawyers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawyers. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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