Filibuster
Filibuster noun - (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches.
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Holding pattern and filibuster are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Holding pattern" instead a noun "Filibuster".
Nearby Words: filibustering, filibustered
Holding pattern
Holding pattern noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Filibuster and holding pattern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Filibuster" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".
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Related pairs
- check and filibuster
- check and holding pattern
- stall and filibuster
- stall and holding pattern
- obstruction and filibuster
- obstruction and holding pattern
- hindrance and filibuster
- hindrance and holding pattern
- stop and filibuster
- stop and holding pattern
- delay and filibuster
- delay and holding pattern
- stay and filibuster
- stay and holding pattern
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Holding pattern and Filibuster. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/filibuster/holding_pattern
Filibuster & Holding pattern. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/filibuster/holding_pattern>.
Holding pattern or Filibuster. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/filibuster/holding_pattern.
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