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
That includes legislators, parents, schools, motorists and pedestrians.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
But the Kennedy Institute, which celebrates its 10th anniversary tonight, is not just about the accomplishments of one of the most significant legislators of the modern era.
—Martin J. Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
But, unlike those Republican states, California doesn’t leave it to its legislators to draw political boundaries.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
North Carolina cities and towns are prohibited by state law from giving away government property, but Mooresville worked with legislators on a local bill to let the Lake Norman town do so when benefiting veterans, Carney said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Her nonprofit, the Health Freedom Defense Fund, is now distributing model legislation and a how-to guide, with talking points to persuade legislators.
—Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Many legislators are trying to get ahead of AI's development by setting clear legal boundaries before the technology becomes more advanced.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
But the summit, and its appearance to some as a private getaway for select legislators and lobbyists, pushed nascent disagreements into public view.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
The government shutdown began October 1 after legislators failed to reach consensus on a bill that would allocate funding to the federal government, and the stoppage could last several more weeks, as Democrats and Republicans continue to remain at odds over key issues to broker a deal.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
But the Kennedy Institute, which celebrates its 10th anniversary tonight, is not just about the accomplishments of one of the most significant legislators of the modern era.
—Martin J. Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
But, unlike those Republican states, California doesn’t leave it to its legislators to draw political boundaries.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
North Carolina cities and towns are prohibited by state law from giving away government property, but Mooresville worked with legislators on a local bill to let the Lake Norman town do so when benefiting veterans, Carney said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Her nonprofit, the Health Freedom Defense Fund, is now distributing model legislation and a how-to guide, with talking points to persuade legislators.
—Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Many legislators are trying to get ahead of AI's development by setting clear legal boundaries before the technology becomes more advanced.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
But the summit, and its appearance to some as a private getaway for select legislators and lobbyists, pushed nascent disagreements into public view.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
The government shutdown began October 1 after legislators failed to reach consensus on a bill that would allocate funding to the federal government, and the stoppage could last several more weeks, as Democrats and Republicans continue to remain at odds over key issues to broker a deal.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislators
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Zohran Mamdani wants to drastically overhaul daily life for millions of New Yorkers, but won’t be able to deliver on most campaign promises without extensive cooperation from other lawmakers and entities, one political analyst told Newsweek.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Osborn raised thousands of dollars in recent months from current and former Democratic lawmakers, in addition to hundreds of thousands of dollars through a fundraising platform used by Democratic candidates, according to federal campaign filings.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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We’re told that rank-and-file senators are talking.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The state's two senators, Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, have not endorsed in the race.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Legislators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislators. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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