the Senate

noun

: the smaller group of the two groups of people who meet to discuss and make the laws of a country, state, etc.

the New York State Senate

especially : the smaller group of the two groups that form the U.S. Congress

—often used before another noun

the Senate race

the Senate majority leader

: the group of officials who led the ancient Roman government

Examples of the Senate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Polls suggest Republicans are in a good position to take control of the Senate, with the outcome in the House more up in the air. —

Stephanie Armour | Kff Health News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024 The intrigue: The candidates' trips also come as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger U.S. Rep. Colin Allred are locked in a tight race for the Senate seat. —

Nicole Cobler, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024 The amendment was sponsored by Republican Rep. Michael Meredith in the state House and Republican Sen. Jason Howell in the Senate. —

Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024 Earlier this year, Lee stepped up to run for the Senate seat vacated after Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death. —

Marianne Schnall, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Senate

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