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
With states facing potential cuts in federal aid and Democrat lawmakers emboldened by rising populism and a growing economic divide, legislators and governors in many blue states are preparing a range of new taxes on the wealthy.
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
State legislators designed their AI frameworks to constrain Big Tech’s power.
—James Richardson, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In Nebraska, legislators are continuing work on implementing medical cannabis after voters forced the issue.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Such grand bargains between state legislators and ballot measure backers are relatively common fare in the California capitol in the months leading up to an election.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
However, during the last four years of chronic deficits, Newsom and legislators have tapped those reserves to cover the gaps, even though there’s been no recession, breaking promises to preserve them.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
Last week, 15 students from Coronado High School and Chula Vista Community Charter School traveled to Sacramento to lobby state legislators in support of Assembly Bill 35 and Senate Bill 58, which aim to provide funding and update air pollution standards related to the sewage crisis.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Any bills that haven’t been heard to this point won’t be heard in the rest of the session, though legislators could try to offer portions of their bills as amendments to existing bills before the session adjourns at the end of February.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the key contributions Dech made was his leadership in rallying support among state legislators to restore millions in subsidies that are critical to Tri-Rail’s operation.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
Robert Frank, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
State legislators designed their AI frameworks to constrain Big Tech’s power.
—James Richardson, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In Nebraska, legislators are continuing work on implementing medical cannabis after voters forced the issue.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Such grand bargains between state legislators and ballot measure backers are relatively common fare in the California capitol in the months leading up to an election.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
However, during the last four years of chronic deficits, Newsom and legislators have tapped those reserves to cover the gaps, even though there’s been no recession, breaking promises to preserve them.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
Last week, 15 students from Coronado High School and Chula Vista Community Charter School traveled to Sacramento to lobby state legislators in support of Assembly Bill 35 and Senate Bill 58, which aim to provide funding and update air pollution standards related to the sewage crisis.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Any bills that haven’t been heard to this point won’t be heard in the rest of the session, though legislators could try to offer portions of their bills as amendments to existing bills before the session adjourns at the end of February.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the key contributions Dech made was his leadership in rallying support among state legislators to restore millions in subsidies that are critical to Tri-Rail’s operation.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legislators
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Legislation imposing tougher operating procedures on federal immigration agents in Minneapolis and other cities throughout the nation and an attempt to reinstate a federal health insurance subsidy remain priorities for lawmakers.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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And that’s the truly virtuous path for lawmakers to follow.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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The senators said these kinds of deals ultimately benefit big tech companies while impeding competition.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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In Congress, Democratic senators raised concerns that Carr's actions had trampled on the First Amendment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Legislators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislators. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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