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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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
The two of us know firsthand that climate action isn’t a distraction from the everyday work of governing.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Using a technology Hodak calls the biohybrid model, the chip would be seeded with stem cells which would grow into the brain tissue, forging useful connections with neurons that govern thought, speech, creativity, and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
While pool is not an Olympic sport, its governing body still has aspirations of getting into the Olympics and followed through on the ban.
—Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Most notably, the state legislature creates laws that govern public health, education and transportation for the whole state.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Using a technology Hodak calls the biohybrid model, the chip would be seeded with stem cells which would grow into the brain tissue, forging useful connections with neurons that govern thought, speech, creativity, and more.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
While pool is not an Olympic sport, its governing body still has aspirations of getting into the Olympics and followed through on the ban.
—Jeremy Herb, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Most notably, the state legislature creates laws that govern public health, education and transportation for the whole state.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for govern
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The officials were fooled, ruling it incomplete.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Two federal judges ruled on October 31 that the administration needed to at least partially fund the benefits using an agency contingency fund of about $5 billion.—
Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Protects Heart Health Potassium is a mineral found in carrots that helps regulate blood pressure.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Before 1980, most cars had carburetors, a car part that regulates the air-fuel mixture in an engine.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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In part, the McKinley administration standardized various press protocols and routines involved in managing the press corps—holding somewhat regular briefings, for example, and carefully timing White House announcements.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Because of delays, Peter, having committed to spending a year in Israel, turned to me to manage all aspects of this sprawling project.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The buttons control the cooking modes, temperature setting (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit), and cook time, which can also be conveniently adjusted using the dial.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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More than 60% of 136 facilities connected to missile production or the Chinese military’s rocket force, which controls China’s nuclear arsenal, showed signs of expansion in satellite images.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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By Monday evening, the fire crew effectively contained 30% of this wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The green husks contain a natural dye that will stain skin, clothes and concrete.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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Wirtz would be the most likely candidate to partner Szoboszlai in the No 10 positions, with Ekitike or Gakpo operating from the left.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But their fragile coexistence collapsed once the Red Command, blocked from Bolivia, turned to Peru and built a cocaine trade that operates almost entirely within Brazil.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Johnson has kept the House out of session since mid-September after Republicans passed a bill to continue government funding.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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For more stellar Tupperware and food storage container finds at Amazon, keep reading!—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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Now, after Slaven failed to appear for a new hearing start date, the official overseeing the case has accepted the allegations against Slaven as true.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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All of her work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Govern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/govern. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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