as in legislators
a member of an organized body of persons having the authority to make laws
the state's lawmakers worked long into the night drafting a bill that would be acceptable to everyone
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Recent Examples of lawmakers
As gas prices continue to climb across the Bay Area, lawmakers are considering a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax, an idea that could save drivers about 18 cents per gallon.
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Da Lin, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
New York City imposed a speed limit of 15 mph on all electric bikes in October, and Florida lawmakers recently sent the governor a bill limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph within 50 feet of pedestrians.
—Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Massachusetts Dental Society, representing over 5,000 dentists, is putting the heat on lawmakers to reconsider the cap proposal.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
But even as lawmakers propose new tools, Gloria said, the larger issue is whether existing tools are being used effectively.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Some progressive lawmakers and outside groups have called for a generational shift in leadership, arguing the party needs a more aggressive posture to energize voters.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The state agency that funds Medicaid is asking lawmakers to lower the rate paid to providers to help balance the budget and to allow more chances to review payments.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
On this front, Hochul is correct to push for a reevaluation, and the lawmakers dismissing the idea out-of-hand should come up with viable alternatives for protecting New Yorkers from price shocks that are well out of their control.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Florida lawmakers may debate the Founding Fathers’ intention, but for Floridians who have lost yet another loved one, the cost is personal.
—Kamye Hugley, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Da Lin, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
New York City imposed a speed limit of 15 mph on all electric bikes in October, and Florida lawmakers recently sent the governor a bill limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph within 50 feet of pedestrians.
—Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Massachusetts Dental Society, representing over 5,000 dentists, is putting the heat on lawmakers to reconsider the cap proposal.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
But even as lawmakers propose new tools, Gloria said, the larger issue is whether existing tools are being used effectively.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Some progressive lawmakers and outside groups have called for a generational shift in leadership, arguing the party needs a more aggressive posture to energize voters.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
The state agency that funds Medicaid is asking lawmakers to lower the rate paid to providers to help balance the budget and to allow more chances to review payments.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
On this front, Hochul is correct to push for a reevaluation, and the lawmakers dismissing the idea out-of-hand should come up with viable alternatives for protecting New Yorkers from price shocks that are well out of their control.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Florida lawmakers may debate the Founding Fathers’ intention, but for Floridians who have lost yet another loved one, the cost is personal.
—Kamye Hugley, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawmakers
Noun
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Our state legislators should use their power to expand, not remove, high-quality, affordable childcare options that Hartford families and those throughout Connecticut desperately need.—
Josette Walters,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Advocates and legislators were spurred into action, and in January bills gained steam to put in place new rules and regulations.—
Shannon Tyler
March 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those generally last just a few minutes as the vast majority of senators are not present.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Videos quickly followed, showing senators moving through airports — often attempting to shield themselves from cameras — with provocative headlines layered on top.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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