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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Massie has also gathered his own following of GOP lawmakers in Kentucky who readily align themselves with him. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025 If Rinke doesn't get Trump's blessing for Senate, or decides the historical trends make a second run for governor more attractive, his more traditional, middle-of-the-road style and positions could appeal to the Never Trumpers in the Michigan GOP. M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025 This week, a special session of the Texas legislature called by Governor Greg Abbott will debate passing a new map that should create more GOP seats from the Lone Star State. John Fund, National Review, 22 July 2025 Democrats have sought to force votes on Epstein measures that further divide the GOP. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 July 2025 Policy issues such as tariffs and the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case have sparked anger among the electorate, which could affect the GOP's performance in future elections. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025 But division between the GOP caucuses in the House and Senate derailed systemic changes to the tax structure, with each chamber rejecting the other’s plan for reigning in soaring valuations. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025 Sean O’Brien, the leader of one of the largest and arguably one of the most powerful labor unions in the land, had just broken with tradition and spoken at the GOP gathering. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025 Forgive them for playing to the swath of the GOP base that wants to believe the government withheld information on Epstein‘s crimes and suicide. Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 10 July 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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