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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On Thursday, Trump announced that Martin, who was serving in an interim capacity and still needed to be confirmed by the Senate, would be withdrawn from his post.
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Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
The five commissioners are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, but no more than three commissioners can be affiliated with the same party.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Another thing that Hull built out was the geography of the Senate.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 10 May 2025
Hayden's dismissal comes before her 10-year term was set to expire in 2026, as she was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2016, and confirmed by the Senate with a 74-18 bipartisan vote that same year.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
The five commissioners are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, but no more than three commissioners can be affiliated with the same party.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Another thing that Hull built out was the geography of the Senate.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 10 May 2025
Hayden's dismissal comes before her 10-year term was set to expire in 2026, as she was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2016, and confirmed by the Senate with a 74-18 bipartisan vote that same year.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 9 May 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 May. 2025.
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