senates

Definition of senatesnext
plural of senate

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Recent Examples of senates Indiana and Utah have also passed laws limiting the powers of faculty senates, and the University of Kentucky did so on its own initiative, disbanding its university senate and thereby stripping faculty of decision-making power over academic matters. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senates
Noun
  • There was a formal complaint that was sent to leadership in both chambers and the governor, saying, ‘This isn’t right.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Both chambers signed the bill on April 1.
    Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • ZooAmerica, which is located inside Hersheypark, is an 11-acre zoo that houses animals found in North America.
    Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Haubrich intends to build a new street to be called Eastwood Circle that would have access off Handel, 17 of the houses would have driveways connecting to Eastwood.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The other day, a squad of dancers stretched and limbered up in the halls as, outside, the lions stayed still.
    Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • All the while, Platner keeps filling theaters, meeting halls and rallies.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026

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“Senates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senates. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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