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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lobbying

Travel Association, a lobbying group that represents the travel industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

The state’s three biggest for-profit utilities, which also include San Diego Gas & Electric, have been lobbying for protection from wildfire costs since early 2025.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

She was a key figure in lobbying Chaminade’s administration to add flag football to the sports program last year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

The Kenya Tourism Federation said it is lobbying to have the U.S. travel warnings downgraded to their previous level, which advised travelers to exercise caution rather than reconsider their trips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

However, strategies have evolved, including lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., as the global economic crisis has diminished public funding.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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