1
as in to rule
to exercise authority or power over
the president is elected in order to govern the country, not to follow public opinion polls
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2
as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
you need to govern your speech and be able to communicate your outrage without resorting to profanity
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3
as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
the company's finances are governed by its chief financial officer
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Recent Examples of govern
In those cases, associations have relied on laws governing nonprofit organizations that extend borrowing authority to governing boards.
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
The film was shot at and around real Formula One Grands Prix and enjoys the full institutional backing of the sport’s governing body, FIA.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Your submission will be governed by our general Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
—Holly J. Morris, NPR, 27 June 2025
World soccer’s governing body has been unable to convince fans or players that the tournament — a 32-team, month-long competition wedged between the end of one European season and the start of the next — was necessary, or even desired.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
The film was shot at and around real Formula One Grands Prix and enjoys the full institutional backing of the sport’s governing body, FIA.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Your submission will be governed by our general Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
—Holly J. Morris, NPR, 27 June 2025
World soccer’s governing body has been unable to convince fans or players that the tournament — a 32-team, month-long competition wedged between the end of one European season and the start of the next — was necessary, or even desired.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for govern
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Judge Arun Subramanian ruled the transcripts needed to be ready to share by 1pm ET.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Venus, your ruling planet, goes direct in Pisces on the 12th, ending the retrograde and shifting your focus back to your desires and personal values.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Camps nationwide are regulated in a number of ways in order to prevent tragedies.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Unlike medications, supplements are not regulated by the FDA.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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Shakur’s Instagram account, managed by his estate, reposted the message.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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Australia’s oldest operating planetarium is the Melbourne Planetarium, managed by Museums Victoria since 1965.—
Martin Bush,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Doctors Without Borders, one of the many nongovernmental aid groups in Gaza refusing to work with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, says aid must not be controlled by a warring party to further its military objectives.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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For reference, a cigarette typically contains 10 to 15 mg of nicotine.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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As of Monday evening, the fire crew effectively contained 65% of the wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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His influence on Chelsea’s sequences of possession is almost entirely focused on the left ‘pocket’ or half-space, operating alongside Cole Palmer as one of two advanced creators in a ‘box’ midfield.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Chinese agents operating out of Beijing's embassy in Prague planned to stage a car collision targeting Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim during her visit to the Czech capital last year, according to an explosive report.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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So, for example, if the merchant was charged $10 less, the processor would keep $5 to $8 and pass the rest to the merchant.—
Robert Day,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Many kids want to keep playing at the park or in the pool, totally oblivious to the fact that their parents are desperate to sit in front of the AC for a few minutes.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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Funding Changes Republicans on the Senate Agriculture Committee, which oversees the program, are proposing to shift more of the financial burden for the food stamps program onto states.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Black joined the Checkers as vice president in September 2006 and was promoted to chief operating officer in 2008, when she was tasked with overseeing the day-to-day business operations.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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“Govern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/govern. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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