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 pro-growth minority must continue to stand up Fifth, the state should speed the thinning of forests in the wildland-urban interface by streamlining the regulations governing timber harvesting.
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Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
Historian Alicia Gutierrez-Romine looks at what happens when governing institutions, racial ideologies, and public health policies collide.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 May 2025
In 1994, the party joined a governing coalition with former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 12 May 2025
In New Mexico, as in most states, the commissions that govern these departments have been appointed by governors.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
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Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
Historian Alicia Gutierrez-Romine looks at what happens when governing institutions, racial ideologies, and public health policies collide.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 May 2025
In 1994, the party joined a governing coalition with former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
—Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 12 May 2025
In New Mexico, as in most states, the commissions that govern these departments have been appointed by governors.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for govern
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Quick look at Wednesday's news: The Menendez brothers are eligible for parole, a judge ruled.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Appeals court sides with Hamburger Mary’s in suit challenging drag show law Judges ruled against the DeSantis administration, saying a 2023 law was too broad and likely unconstitutional.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Serotonin plays a crucial role in regulating mood and sleep patterns.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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This is especially true in the current context where most countries are more focused on accelerating technology's capabilities than efforts to regulate it meaningfully and create societal guardrails.—
Yoshua Bengio,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Deacon said Slimane, who left the creative helm of Celine last year, has managed his career with aplomb, pursuing his interests in design and photography, and working to his own timetable.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Cortini has managed to distil his passion into the sonic signature of these unique IEMs.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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This language is shorthand for Kyiv agreeing to permanent neutrality in return for a security guarantee and accepting that Russia controls swathes of Ukraine.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The two nations to emerge from the bloody partition of British India – Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan – both claim Kashmir in full, despite only controlling parts of it.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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Wildfire smoke contains very dangerous, tiny pollutants called PM2.5 that can travel deep into the lungs or enter the bloodstream when inhaled.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Indeed, data from NASA's Lunar Prospector mission revealed the lunar nearside contains up to 10 times more thorium than lunar farside.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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Delta operates the world’s largest single airline hub at Atlanta.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The warehouse and distribution center will operate alongside the LEGO factory being built in Virginia, which is set to open in 2027.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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Read more from The Hill’s Brett Samuels. — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
10 May 2025
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Pet Mode: Creates a consistent indoor temperature to keep pets comfortable when the space is unoccupied.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Air traffic control staffing issues and equipment failures have made national headlines in recent weeks due to a series of telecommunications outages at a facility that oversees air traffic at the Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Batlle, who previously worked with Branco as director of sales for theatrical distribution at Warner Bros. France, will oversee the creation of Studio TF1’s new theatrical distribution arm, including hiring a team.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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“Govern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/govern. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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