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gerrymander

verb

Definition of gerrymandernext
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

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Recent Examples of gerrymander Cleaver, however, emphasized that Republicans underestimate how angry voters are about gerrymandering. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 Today, there are fewer competitive seats, thanks to gerrymandering, meaning there are only about 40 seats in the House viewed as in-play. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 But his prior comments, as well his efforts to end gerrymandering across the nation since leaving office, have made clear that his views have not changed. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Jones and Riehle also signed a joint pledge to oppose gerrymandering. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gerrymander
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gerrymander
  1. manipulate
  2. arrange
  3. negotiate
  4. scheme
  5. engineer
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  • Here again, negative energy densities are conceptually valid, but the question of whether humans could ever produce and manipulate them in the ways required to bring Alcubierre's warp drive into reality is another matter entirely.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Lashify founder Sahara Lotti said his ability to manipulate the brand’s lashes and create different eye shapes first caught her attention through his work with Zendaya.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of manipulate
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  • Guests who need accessible room setups or transportation are encouraged to arrange these in advance of their visit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The White House also arranged for an elaborate military review that the leaders and their spouses observed before the Oval Office talks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of arrange
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  • Know More The Pentagon has negotiated equity or some equivalent, like warrants, in at least 10 companies since Cerberus cofounder Steve Feinberg was confirmed as deputy defense secretary last year.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, the channels will have to negotiate deals as though they are separated.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of negotiate
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  • The problem is that the Traitors in the turret (Joe and Tomica) decided keeping a coach around was perhaps even more dangerous due to their ability to scheme and rally people.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Also in Toronto, Anton Corbijn’s A Talent for Murder pulls a similar trick, re-imagining the late Patricia Highsmith as a scheming host played by Helen Mirren.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of scheme
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  • The company says the coated material can also be engineered to provide electrical insulation for specific battery applications.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • That unvarnished honesty, the willingness to take themselves down a notch, clearly resonated with the audience of young people accustomed to spending hours each day swiping through content engineered to mask imperfection.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of engineer

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“Gerrymander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gerrymander. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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