as in democratic
of, relating to, or favoring political democracy
a small but well-organized republican movement working quietly to overthrow the military dictatorship
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Recent Examples of republican
Texas lawmakers released a proposal yesterday for a new redistricting map aimed at fulfilling the president's goal of adding up to five additional Republican congressional seats in the state.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 July 2025
In 2024, a girl in Madison, Wisconsin, participated in the event with her mother, provoking severe criticism particularly from Wisconsin Republican politicians who tried to ban the event this year.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Hallie Shoffner, a sixth-generation farmer from Jackson County, officially launched her challenge to Republican Sen. Tom Cotton.
Rob Ryerse, a Springdale pastor, is hoping to defeat Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., in next year's midterm elections.
—Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
Cornyn is facing a tough primary fight against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a more conservative Republican whom Democrats see as a weaker general election candidate.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 July 2025
In 2024, a girl in Madison, Wisconsin, participated in the event with her mother, provoking severe criticism particularly from Wisconsin Republican politicians who tried to ban the event this year.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Hallie Shoffner, a sixth-generation farmer from Jackson County, officially launched her challenge to Republican Sen. Tom Cotton.
Rob Ryerse, a Springdale pastor, is hoping to defeat Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., in next year's midterm elections.
—Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
Cornyn is facing a tough primary fight against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a more conservative Republican whom Democrats see as a weaker general election candidate.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for republican
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Walker, who was governor from 2011 to 2019 when Democratic Gov. Tony Evers defeated his bid for a third term, has made a series of posts on X signaling interest in a potential new bid for the governor.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Most people in the racially diverse, heavily Democratic state capital of Tallahassee now have a white congressman living 100 miles away in Panama City.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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“Republican.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/republican. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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