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lobbied

VERB

press for political action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

campaign for persuade politick press promote push request solicit sway urge

STRONG

advance affect alter bill billboard boost change drum further hype induce influence modify pitch plug pressure procure sell soft-soap splash spot sweet-talk thump

WEAK

bring pressure to bear build up exert influence hard sell high pressure make a pitch for pull strings put pressure on sell on soft-sell solicit votes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade leave alone pull repress suppress

STRONG

continue decrease halt hinder keep prevent remain stop

Example Sentences

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We don’t have clarity on exactly what was said, but based on Judge Perry’s reaction, I strongly suspect they lobbied grand jurors to indict.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

But they have always lobbied for protection from cheap imports, and they have always responded with their own amazing innovations.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Rivera lobbied city officials last year on a proposed gondola linking Union Station with Dodger Stadium, a concept first pitched by McCourt in 2018.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

He and others have lobbied with mixed success to have it banned from fishing tournaments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

He had actually lent his support to the Stamp Act in 1765 and lobbied for a position within the English government as late as 1771.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis