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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Democrats are favored to win both gubernatorial races this year, so a GOP upset in either state would be a bad sign for the party currently locked out of power in Washington. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025 He's positioned himself as a lefty alternative in the GOP-de-jour manosphere space. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025 Those warnings, however, don't seem to be fazing many young Americans, who appear most drawn to his message over any political label from either Democrats or the GOP. Elena Moore, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025 What Happens Next Given Greene’s prominence and the reactive nature of political discourse within the GOP, further divisions could shape Republican dynamics ahead of the next election cycle. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025 The push underscores a rift within the Senate GOP conference about how best to navigate the shutdown and the cessation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025 For the party’s now-former leadership, partnering with the GOP meant a degree of tangible — and elusive — relevance. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025 The Adelson Family Foundation The philanthropic arm of the late Sheldon Adelson, a casino mogul and longtime Republican donor, is now run by his widow, Miriam, who is another big GOP donor and received the Medal of Freedom from Trump during his first term. Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025 Time magazine has released a new cover of its upcoming Nov. 10 issue featuring President Donald Trump after the GOP leader heavily critiqued the original image used. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2025.

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