Phrases
the GOP
: the Republican Party of the U.S.
longtime members of the GOP
often used before another noun
a GOP governor
attending the GOP convention

Note: GOP was originally an abbreviation of "Grand Old Party."

Examples of GOP in a Sentence

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Last year, Massie was one of just six House Republicans to endorse Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over Trump in the GOP presidential primary. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025 But their majority is narrow and to help maintain it, Trump has called for Texas lawmakers to redraw the voting maps to help GOP candidates in the election next year. Andrew Schneider, NPR, 15 Aug. 2025 But California is aiming to flip five GOP seats in direct response to five seats Texas Republicans wish to secure in their redistricting. Chad De Guzman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025 A day earlier, at the event with Indiana Democrats at Marquette Park on Chicago’s South Side, Texas state Rep. Gene Wu of Houston, who leads the Democratic caucus in his chamber, also telegraphed how his members intended to claim victory, regardless of whether their state adopts the GOP map. Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 Abbott’s push to redraw boundaries to boost the GOP’s prospects has now sparked a proxy war with Democrats, led by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who until recently was still viewed with suspicion even within his own party. Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Another reason this increase might not last for the full 400 years? GOP lawmakers are trying to repeal the law, an effort that could succeed if a Republican replaces Evers as governor and Republicans maintain legislative control. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025 That starts with forcefully combating GOP claims by spotlighting personal stories coupled with the significant investments that have helped lower crime rates, the mayors said. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025 Read More: Why Trump’s Talk of Recess Appointments Is Dangerous There have also been reports that GOP Senators could, at some point, seek to change the Senate rules in order to confirm more Trump nominees. Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 3 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of GOP was in 1882

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“GOP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GOP. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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