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The students attempting to start the organization then appear before the SGA senate for a question and answer session before the SGA decides on whether to approve the organization.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The proposal has sparked controversy and pushback, including a faculty senate vote urging Diermeier to reject the invitation.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Natalie Goulet, a centrist member of the French senate, told CNN on Monday that the robbery was probably linked to organized crime.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
This task, and the stop work order itself, came down from Syracuse’s senate, where faculty input was not solicited.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The proposal has sparked controversy and pushback, including a faculty senate vote urging Diermeier to reject the invitation.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Natalie Goulet, a centrist member of the French senate, told CNN on Monday that the robbery was probably linked to organized crime.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
This task, and the stop work order itself, came down from Syracuse’s senate, where faculty input was not solicited.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for senate
Noun
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The fire broke out in the predawn hours Tuesday in a large house in the 11300 block of South Forest Avenue.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Before a hot-weather tournament, athletes can mimic their conditions using heat tents or heat chambers.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Until the deal is finalized by both chambers, funding will temporarily lapse for multiple agencies starting tomorrow.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Senate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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