the Senate
noun
1
: 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
2
: the group of officials who led the ancient Roman government
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Republicans hold a strong majority in both chambers of the General Assembly, holding 29 out of 35 seats in the Senate and 81 of 100 seats in the House.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
McEntarfer, a Biden appointee who was confirmed by the Senate in 2024, had served in the federal government for two decades.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Progressive former Congressional candidate Josh Weil briefly entered the Senate race earlier this year, but has since dropped out, citing health reasons.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Moody brings a very different profile to the Senate race.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
McEntarfer, a Biden appointee who was confirmed by the Senate in 2024, had served in the federal government for two decades.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Progressive former Congressional candidate Josh Weil briefly entered the Senate race earlier this year, but has since dropped out, citing health reasons.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Moody brings a very different profile to the Senate race.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Senate
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“The Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Senate. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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