as in congressman
a member of a senate or the U.S. Senate
Republican senators a former senator Senator Inouye
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Recent Examples of senator
On the Democratic side, Josh Turek, a state rep, is facing Zach Wahls, a state senator.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
See detailed results Democratic Primary Dan Ahlers, a former state senator who is the executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party, is unopposed in the Democratic nomination for governor.
—New York Times, 2 June 2026
Paxton pitched Cornyn as an insufficiently conservative senator and the anti-Trump candidate.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
As Democrats fought to break out of a crowded field, then-candidate Eric Swalwell emerged as a frontrunner, with major political groups and figures like Democratic senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego endorsing his campaign.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
See detailed results Democratic Primary Dan Ahlers, a former state senator who is the executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party, is unopposed in the Democratic nomination for governor.
—New York Times, 2 June 2026
Paxton pitched Cornyn as an insufficiently conservative senator and the anti-Trump candidate.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
As Democrats fought to break out of a crowded field, then-candidate Eric Swalwell emerged as a frontrunner, with major political groups and figures like Democratic senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego endorsing his campaign.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senator
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The Department of Education did not cite McDowell’s letter in its announcement, but the investigation follows the congressman’s request and months of local advocacy on both sides of the issue.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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The sitting congressman has been notably absent from Washington for weeks due to what Kean cites as unspecified medical issues.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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But legislators will need to clear significant hurdles to get there.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Click, 60, is a three-term Ohio legislator.—
Sarah Donaldson,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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“Senator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senator. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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