political action committee

as in vested interest

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of political action committee His political action committee earlier this month also offered Wisconsin voters $100 to sign the petition. Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025 Musk's political action committee America PAC announced the petition in a post on X on Thursday night. arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025 Also Friday, Musk's political action committee identified the recipient of its first $1 million giveaway -- a Green Bay man who had donated to the Wisconsin GOP and the conservative candidate in the court race, and who has a history of posting support for President Donald Trump and his agenda. Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2025 Musk's political action committee America PAC announced the petition in a post on X on Thursday night. arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for political action committee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for political action committee
Noun
  • Connecticut’s lawmakers have a vested interest in the success of Sikorsky, its workforce and suppliers, since it is based in their state and represents a significant part of its defense industry and economy.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Applying to become a charter school can take years and require the signoff of any number of gatekeepers, some of whom have a vested interest in limiting competition for existing providers.
    Mike McShane, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
Noun
  • Since announcing her campaign in January, Lee has run on a message of unity as a veteran politician with decades of experience forging connections across all interest groups.
    Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Each point is richly supported by public interest groups.
    Bruce Yandle, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Of course, there will be legal challenges, particularly by special interest groups that would lose anticompetitive benefits.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Voters want a leader who's going to listen and going to stand up to the corporate special interests.
    Charlotte Alter, Time, 11 Apr. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on political action committee

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!