as in neutral
relating to or involving members of two political parties
a bipartisan effort The bill has bipartisan support.
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The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a George W. Bush-era program that has enjoyed bipartisan support, was among those hit by US President Donald Trump’s actions.
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Hira Humayun, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Defenders argue the bureau’s watchdog mission has strong bipartisan support.
—Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Another potential target for Trump is the $7,500 EV tax credit approved in bipartisan legislation under Biden.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
But by moving to legislate Trump's campaign promise into law, the senator has highlighted both the urgency of this issue and the potential for bipartisan cooperation.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Hira Humayun, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Defenders argue the bureau’s watchdog mission has strong bipartisan support.
—Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Another potential target for Trump is the $7,500 EV tax credit approved in bipartisan legislation under Biden.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
But by moving to legislate Trump's campaign promise into law, the senator has highlighted both the urgency of this issue and the potential for bipartisan cooperation.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bipartisan
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Matching the mood of the evening, many guests opted to wear darker and neutral tones—though that didn’t preclude them from dynamic fashion moments.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Loloi collection at Wayfair includes decorative pillows and area rugs with floral and botanical prints in colorful or neutral tones.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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By taking these actions, the FCC is ignoring that Congress set us up to act as an independent agency.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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The organization is an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System.—
Laurel Wamsley,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Brandon Rivers, executive director of the Charlotte Democracy Center, said his group is nonpartisan.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Feb. 2025
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The six-year terms reflect a goal of establishing a largely nonpartisan governing board, since presidents usually appoint board members aligned with their own party.—
E. Andrew Taylor,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2025
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