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senate

[sen-it] / ˈsɛn ɪt /
NOUN
congress
Synonyms
STRONG
assembly association caucus chamber club committee conclave conference convention convocation council delegates government guild league legislature meeting order parliament society union
WEAK
legislative body the Hill the house
Antonyms
STRONG
division lawlessness separation
NOUN
council
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STRONG
assembly board body cabinet chamber clan committee conclave confab conference congregation congress convention convocation diet directorate gang gathering groupthink huddle meet ministry mob outfit panel parliament ring synod
WEAK
brain trust governing body kitchen cabinet official family
Antonyms
STRONG
individual one
NOUN
legislature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
body chamber house parliament
STRONG
assembly congress council diet lawmakers plenum
WEAK
house of representatives voice of the people
NOUN
parliament
Synonyms
STRONGEST
court
STRONG
assemblage assembly congress council diet gathering

Example Sentences

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The Callais decision will likely lead senate leaders to re-examine that for 2028.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

In recent years the leader of the senate was expected to act as president but only until a fresh election was arranged.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The bill still needs to pass the state senate and be approved by Gov. Bob Ferguson to become law.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

After a tenure in the senate that was defined by scandal, Miller was not invited by party leadership to run for her seat again.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

Barack had lost his mother at the very genesis of his political career, two months after announcing his run for state senate.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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