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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.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senates
Noun
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Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in both chambers were on notice, however, to return if a deal to end the shutdown is struck.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Controlled at different periods by Chinese, Indians, Portuguese, and Dutch settlers, the city boasts red brick houses typical of the Netherlands, a number of Portuguese buildings, and mosques and temples representing its Chinese and Malay past.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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The grassroots group has sponsored educational forums on water conservation, waste management, worm farming, composting, electrification of houses along with renewable energy.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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His many accomplishments include state championships, conference titles, many winning seasons and membership in two halls of fame.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Pepper spray bans Thirty-five states — and seven California counties — have banned pepper spray in juvenile halls.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Senates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senates. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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