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a member of a senate or the U.S. Senate
Republican senators a former senator Senator Inouye
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Recent Examples of senators
The statement was sent on behalf of the Los Angeles County legislative delegation, which represents 37 state senators and Assembly members, according to McKinnor.
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
South Dakota state senators revived and approved a bill Tuesday that was described by its sponsor as strengthening parental rights, but was criticized by opponents for its potential to undercut protections against abuse and neglect, delay urgent health care decisions and encourage lawsuits.
—Meghan O’Brien, States Newsroom, 18 Feb. 2026
The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee introduced Senate Bill 8 authorizing and establishing the loan program, which is sponsored by 23 Democratic senators.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
The endorsement from Alsobrooks, one of two black female senators, comes after early voting in the state began on Tuesday.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
The list of Democrats includes five senators and seven members of the House of Representatives.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Restoring security top priority Security is paramount for Haiti’s stability, Wooster told senators.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Senate Republicans discussed how to move forward with the legislation at their conference lunch Tuesday, multiple senators said.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
In Georgia, 19 Republican state senators last week introduced a bill to prevent businesses from buying an interest in more than 500 single-family residences.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
South Dakota state senators revived and approved a bill Tuesday that was described by its sponsor as strengthening parental rights, but was criticized by opponents for its potential to undercut protections against abuse and neglect, delay urgent health care decisions and encourage lawsuits.
—Meghan O’Brien, States Newsroom, 18 Feb. 2026
The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee introduced Senate Bill 8 authorizing and establishing the loan program, which is sponsored by 23 Democratic senators.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
The endorsement from Alsobrooks, one of two black female senators, comes after early voting in the state began on Tuesday.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
The list of Democrats includes five senators and seven members of the House of Representatives.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Restoring security top priority Security is paramount for Haiti’s stability, Wooster told senators.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Senate Republicans discussed how to move forward with the legislation at their conference lunch Tuesday, multiple senators said.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
In Georgia, 19 Republican state senators last week introduced a bill to prevent businesses from buying an interest in more than 500 single-family residences.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senators
legislators
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Meanwhile, American manufacturers and China hawk legislators have urged caution.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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This involves negotiations between universities and their state and federal legislators.—
Brian Herman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Senators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senators. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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