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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Cotton, of Little Rock, is running for his third term in the Senate.
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Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
But the measure stalled in the Senate as Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, while Republicans say health care discussions shouldn't happen until the government reopens.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, Thune wants to get the Senate back to passing its regular spending bills.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
But the measure stalled in the Senate as Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, while Republicans say health care discussions shouldn't happen until the government reopens.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, Thune wants to get the Senate back to passing its regular spending bills.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.
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