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also régime
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the regime of the dictator collapsed with surprising abruptness
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Recent Examples of regime
The Iranian regime has learned that its conventional defenses are inadequate to protect against attacks by the United States and Israel.
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Serviceberry trees are quite adaptable to different soil and moisture regimes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
After the regime's move in late 2023 to raise official wages tenfold, the average worker now earns about 30,000 North Korean won—less than $4—per month, analysts say.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The Nuggets needed some measure of balance — a fresh contributor to the brain trust with zero attachment to the ideas of the previous regime.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Serviceberry trees are quite adaptable to different soil and moisture regimes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
After the regime's move in late 2023 to raise official wages tenfold, the average worker now earns about 30,000 North Korean won—less than $4—per month, analysts say.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The Nuggets needed some measure of balance — a fresh contributor to the brain trust with zero attachment to the ideas of the previous regime.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
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The Yemeni Coast Guard, which is loyal to the exiled government, has engaged in a firefight with at least one vessel in the Red Sea in the past as well.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Civic education needs to be embraced and encouraged in families and civic associations and by government and other leaders in our society.—
Hans Zeiger,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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India is hopeful of reaching a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration very soon, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told Newsweek in an interview.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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That’s how tariffs played out under the trade war during Trump’s first administration, according to one paper.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Going by this assessment, the Republican bill would violate the rule that determines what legislation can clear the Senate with a simple majority, which could force Republicans to amend significant portions of the legislation.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The Congressional record from the day shows the presiding officer saying that there was nothing in the rules prohibiting it.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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This year, Travel + Leisure readers picked plenty of hotels offering that cultural appeal, including in Florence, the hub of contemporary design; Venice, with dreamy canal-side spots; and Rome, where elegant grand hotels reign supreme.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The latter was already poised to threaten the Celtics’ reign even before Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury in the Celtics’ second-round loss to the Knicks.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Why Local Systems Matter The future of global development hinges not just on maintaining aid flows, but on restructuring how that aid is delivered through systems that prioritize local ownership and governance.—
TrickleUp,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chile, and Indonesia (among others) need sustained partnerships backed by financing, technology transfer, and critical infrastructure investments, not just our lectures on governance.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
29 June 2025
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Tennis star Roger Federer's preparation regimen was one contributing factor to his successful career.—
Roy Ward,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Of course, her wellness regimen also plays a huge role in how Pompeo, 55, looks and feels.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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But just as important to the Poles living under Soviet dictatorship were art books, fashion magazines, religious texts, lighthearted novels and regular newspapers.—
Valorie Castellanos Clark,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Nearly 50 years into an unwanted dictatorship, Iranians have developed a refined capacity for identifying bad faith.—
Shervin Malekzadeh,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
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Religious freedom and freedom of speech make up the engine of self-government and form a bulwark against tyranny.—
Kristen Waggoner,
National Review,
5 July 2025
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Determined to liberate Panem, Katniss and her fellow rebels embark on a dangerous journey into the heart of the Capitol to save the nation from President Snow’s tyranny once and for all.—
Kelly Martinez Published,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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