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as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
made a nonpartisan decision that satisfied all concerned
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as in neutral
not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war
nonpartisan observers who were there to ensure a fair election
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Recent Examples of nonpartisan
Trump avoided defeat when most House Republicans declined to override the first of two vetoes of his presidency, which spiked a pair of nonpartisan infrastructure bills that would’ve benefited Colorado and Florida.
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Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
The Hill is a nonpartisan publication reporting on the inner workings of government and the nexus of politics and business.
—Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Barring drastic cuts to spending or bringing in additional revenue, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the deficit could be as high as $18 billion this year and $35 billion in future years.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The work requirement is the biggest piece in a series of Medicaid changes that the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office forecasts will reduce Medicaid spending by $911 billion through 2034 and leave 10 million more Americans uninsured over that time frame.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
The Hill is a nonpartisan publication reporting on the inner workings of government and the nexus of politics and business.
—Myra Adams, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Barring drastic cuts to spending or bringing in additional revenue, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the deficit could be as high as $18 billion this year and $35 billion in future years.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The work requirement is the biggest piece in a series of Medicaid changes that the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office forecasts will reduce Medicaid spending by $911 billion through 2034 and leave 10 million more Americans uninsured over that time frame.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpartisan
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This is essential to ensure the impartial, neutral, and independent delivery of aid throughout the whole of Gaza.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Defense attorney Leah Gillis countered that sequestering jurors would chill candid discussion and signal that open conversations about bias are not tolerated, undermining the goal of an impartial jury.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Not to mention the go-with-everything neutral hues these Ugg shoes are known for, including the ever-so-popular chestnut that is both nostalgic and remains on-trend.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The second official described Qatar as a neutral location where money can flow freely with US approval and without risk of seizure.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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By demanding that the league’s average and median salaries align with these figures, the union would ensure a more equitable distribution of wealth, fostering roster depth and long-term player retention.—
Nafees Alam,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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In an equitable system, technology should reduce risk for homeowners, not shift it onto them.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a result, Noel said, Haiti is often treated less as an equal partner in regional integration than as a vehicle through which CARICOM can project influence internationally.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Nonpartisan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpartisan. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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