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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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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

De Boucher said they were lobbying European governments to ban private jets.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

With the NIL gold rush and college transfer portal, parents around the country are lobbying legislators for more flexibility in high school.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Had I been paying attention, I might have realized that Willow was lobbying for Adam to be able to visit me.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman