as in senate
the building in which a state legislature meets
the legislators were called to the capitol for an emergency session
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Recent Examples of capitol
Craig was one of a dedicated group of barbers who spent months talking with lawmakers at the Iowa capitol.
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Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Colorado State Patrol’s Executive Security Branch, which is responsible for security at the state capitol and the governor’s residence, was first notified of the damage done to the vehicles at about 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release from the agency.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Step Back In Time Chartered back in 1794 and officially named the capitol in 1885, Charleston is rich in history.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
Man who killed 10 in Buffalo mass shooting wants death penalty trial relocated to NYC Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified at the Texas capitol.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Colorado State Patrol’s Executive Security Branch, which is responsible for security at the state capitol and the governor’s residence, was first notified of the damage done to the vehicles at about 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release from the agency.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Step Back In Time Chartered back in 1794 and officially named the capitol in 1885, Charleston is rich in history.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
Man who killed 10 in Buffalo mass shooting wants death penalty trial relocated to NYC Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified at the Texas capitol.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitol
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Faculty senates, which were the initial focus of the bill, now must be restructured and approved by the governing board.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Another provision asserts that actions taken by faculty governance organizations, such as faculty councils and senates, are advisory only.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sources previously told this newspaper's statehouse bureau that Husted is weighing whether to accept the appointment or pursue his original plan to run for governor in 2026.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Across seven states and Puerto Rico, there are 16 AI regulation bills introduced last year still pending legislative approval, and more than a dozen new regulatory proposals introduced in statehouses across the country in 2025.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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“Capitol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitol. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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