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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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

Political leaders in Puerto Rico, González-Colón included, have perpetually lobbied for more support.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The Scottish and UK governments had both lobbied for the current 10% tariff rate to be reduced or removed on the basis it would benefit both Scottish and US distillers.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The putative best and brightest on Morgan Stanley’s bond trading floor lobbied to join him.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis