as in lawmakers
a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws
the legislators met in an all-night session to hammer out the details of the bill
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Recent Examples of legislators
Meanwhile, American manufacturers and China hawk legislators have urged caution.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
This involves negotiations between universities and their state and federal legislators.
—Brian Herman, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
But should state legislators opt to take up the issue in the future, its final recommendations are likely to carry weight with undecided lawmakers.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Since then, legislators narrowed who can qualify for the program, prioritizing low-income homeowners.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The homeschooling community — including thousands of families who have brought bands of children with signs to the Capitol to protest regulation proposals in recent years — has been waiting since Mimi was found, watching for a new attempt by legislators.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
North Carolina legislators accurately portrayed a gap between how many people Immigration and Customs Enforcement picked up from Mecklenburg and Wake County jails through much of 2025.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Until then, state legislators in the spring session should not add to the burden of local governments and taxpayers through unfunded mandates amounting to stealth property tax increases, most notably with employee pension sweeteners.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Given this unending crusade to keep people from casting ballots, the obvious question is what Republican legislators have against voting.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
This involves negotiations between universities and their state and federal legislators.
—Brian Herman, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
But should state legislators opt to take up the issue in the future, its final recommendations are likely to carry weight with undecided lawmakers.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Since then, legislators narrowed who can qualify for the program, prioritizing low-income homeowners.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The homeschooling community — including thousands of families who have brought bands of children with signs to the Capitol to protest regulation proposals in recent years — has been waiting since Mimi was found, watching for a new attempt by legislators.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
North Carolina legislators accurately portrayed a gap between how many people Immigration and Customs Enforcement picked up from Mecklenburg and Wake County jails through much of 2025.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Until then, state legislators in the spring session should not add to the burden of local governments and taxpayers through unfunded mandates amounting to stealth property tax increases, most notably with employee pension sweeteners.
—Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Given this unending crusade to keep people from casting ballots, the obvious question is what Republican legislators have against voting.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislators
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While Fanatics has avoided scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators even as multiple lawsuits have portrayed the sports e-commerce giant as a monopoly, fans haven’t held back.—
A.J. Perez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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That moment should be a flashing warning light as lawmakers consider passing House Bill 945 and its Senate companion SB 1712.—
Bob Shaw,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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But Means also faced tough questions from senators about topics that have become divisive in recent years, such as vaccines and hormonal birth control, as well as about her qualifications and potential conflicts.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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In addition, midterm elections will take place this November for all members of Congress, and many senators and governors, with primaries slated for the months leading up to the main contest.—
Steven Rosenberg,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Legislators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislators. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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