lobbying

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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As a result of intense lobbying by the branded pharmaceutical industry, patent-term extensions were born in the U.S. in the early 1980s under what is now more commonly known as the Hatch-Waxman Act.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Miller leads the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry’s primary lobbying group.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Off the success in limiting the scope of Maryland’s bill, the organization has continued lobbying efforts in states like Colorado, which is proposing a much more strict ban.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Ben and Kayla are two members of the North West Youth Ministry who are lobbying for clarity on when they and their peers can go to the bathroom on school time.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“They’ve been lobbying like crazy. The big ones like Scribtech, MedWay, and especially Fox BioSystems—” Click.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson