gerrymander

[jer-i-man-der, ger-] / ˈdʒɛr ɪˌmæn dər, ˈgɛr- /

VERB

to divide into election districts in a politically-motivated way

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contrive engineer finesse manipulate

STRONG

distort doctor finagle interfere with juggle machinate tamper with

WEAK

influence

Example Sentences

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On Monday the Court stopped a racial gerrymander in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Opponents of the retaliatory gerrymander include former California Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025

Ultimately, of course, even if California adopts a principled, automated redistricting system, Texas may gerrymander anyway.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

Manning, who currently represents the 6th District, said last week that she would change her mind and run again for Congress should litigation alleging the retooled 6th District is an illegal racial gerrymander is successful.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2023

Another institution dating from this time is the gerrymander.

From A School History of the United States by McMaster, John Bach