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."

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When that happens — and only when that happens — Tillis will be on board and Warsh will sail through his committee and Senate floor votes, given the GOP majority in the chamber. Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 Alfred is the only GOP candidate slated to appear on the Senate District 21 ballot and is set to face either incumbent Adrienne Benavidez or newcomer Alex Ryckman, a teacher, after the Democratic primary in June. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 Kevin Coyne, chairman of the DuPage County GOP, will retain his position for the DuPage County Republicans. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 Chavez-DeRemer, a former Oregon House Republican, gained unusual union backing including from the Teamsters, but skeptics questioned her commitment to pro-worker policies in the GOP administration. Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 But 12 House Republicans bucked GOP leadership and voted with Democrats to sink the extension. Cate Martel, The Hill, 20 Apr. 2026 Outside groups aligned with House GOP leadership, including the Congressional Leadership Fund super PAC and the American Action Network, have raised nearly $193 million so far this cycle. Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 Donalds has held consistent leads in GOP primary polls, according to a summary compiled by The New York Times, while Collins has struggled to surpass single digits in most polls. Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 Johnson can only lose two GOP votes on the floor, assuming all Democrats are present, given his slim control of the House. Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026

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 22 Apr. 2026.

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