Phrases
the GOP
: the Republican Party of the U.S.
longtime members of the GOP
often used before another noun
a GOP governor
attending the GOP convention

Note: GOP was originally an abbreviation of "Grand Old Party."

Examples of GOP in a Sentence

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The man with the once-iron grip on the GOP legislative agenda used his considerable influence to block good policy on corporate regulation, the environment and all manner of other things. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025 But Reagan faced a Democratic House of Representatives that objected, and by 1984, the GOP had abandoned its call for abolishing the department. Richard Stengel, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025 Bergen additionally warned the New Jersey GOP not to get complacent in the 2025 gubernatorial race. Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Feb. 2025 The New York Democrat told his members to prepare a blitz of amendments to the GOP's budget resolution, according to multiple sources familiar with the call. Axios, 15 Feb. 2025 The ability to repeal Biden’s regulations is the latest sign of the GOP’s power in Washington, now that Republicans control the House, the Senate and the White House. Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025 Read more Texas Greg Abbott Responds After Dallas Police Refuse to Join ICE Raids GOP Bill Would Ban Criminals From Asylum. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 Best of the Bee: Long barred by Democrats from California’s Latino Caucus, GOP lawmakers create their own group via Nicole Nixon Another poll predicts high support for Kamala Harris in 2026 for governor. Kate Wolffe, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025 Jim Durkin, McCombie’s predecessor as House GOP leader, stepped down from the legislature after the 2022 election. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of GOP was in 1882

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“GOP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GOP. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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