Synonyms of gerrymander

gerrymander

verb

as in to manipulate

to divide (a state, school district, etc.) into political units that give one group an unfair advantage

gerrymandering urban districts to give rural voters a majority

Related Words

• manipulate
• arrange
• negotiate
• scheme
• engineer
• conclude
• hammer out
• maneuver
• contrive
• manage
• concert
• frame
• machinate
• work out
• plot
• finagle
• direct
• finesse
• wangle
• conduct
• angle (for)
• connive
• compass
• intrigue
• concoct
• mastermind
• brew
• hatch
• run
• handle
• command
• cook (up)
• quarterback
• captain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gerrymander

This kicks off another gerrymandering doom cycle for 2028, which will leave the House less representative of the people and politicians less responsive to independent-minded voters. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026

To address this issue, ten states, including Arizona, Idaho, and Michigan, have created independent redistricting commissions to remove the personal and political pressures to gerrymander. — Reese Ritter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Redistricting efforts across the country have reduced the number of competitive seats on the battlefield, and Republicans emerged with a narrow advantage in seats netted through gerrymandering. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

Further, gerrymandering sidelines moderate Republicans and Republican-leaning independents. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

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