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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
Several senators were still in the building after holding a session when the gunshots were heard by a throng of journalists, including two from the Associated Press.
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Joeal Calupitan, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In 2023, senators assailed Ticketmaster, which is owned by Live Nation Entertainment, for its lack of transparency and inability to block bots from purchasing tickets on behalf of scalpers.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Dela Rosa has been staying in the Senate building under the protection of allied senators, per the AP.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Remulla told local media earlier that all senators inside the building are safe.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The president backed challengers going against seven incumbent state senators.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 May 2026
After senators suspended the hearing, state troopers cleared people from the room.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
One by one, Republican and Democratic senators admonished Moore for the agency’s shortcomings in everything from wildfire prevention to timber sales.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Amid scrutiny from both Democratic and Republican senators, in part due to the ethics committee investigation, Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Joeal Calupitan, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In 2023, senators assailed Ticketmaster, which is owned by Live Nation Entertainment, for its lack of transparency and inability to block bots from purchasing tickets on behalf of scalpers.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Dela Rosa has been staying in the Senate building under the protection of allied senators, per the AP.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Remulla told local media earlier that all senators inside the building are safe.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The president backed challengers going against seven incumbent state senators.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 May 2026
After senators suspended the hearing, state troopers cleared people from the room.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
One by one, Republican and Democratic senators admonished Moore for the agency’s shortcomings in everything from wildfire prevention to timber sales.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Amid scrutiny from both Democratic and Republican senators, in part due to the ethics committee investigation, Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senators
legislators
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With the significant turnover in the Senate, there is a real opportunity for freshmen legislators to serve on significant committees next year.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The veto was later overridden by legislators July 29.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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“Senators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senators. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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