1
as in ruling
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 regulating
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 managing
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 governing
The governing Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) easily defeated a challenge by the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The Uniform Code of Military Justice, the federal law governing the military justice system, spells out how such cases are prosecuted.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
More than 14,000 people have signed an online petition, set up four days ago, calling for the FA, local councils, governing bodies and facility owners to replace brick or concrete walls around the perimeter of pitches.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
According to The New York Times, the leaders will be discussing specific proposals for governing Gaza after the war ends.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Under the deal, Hamas would have to agree to not have any role in governing Gaza.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Nelson turned his attention to full-time church leadership in 1984, later joining the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the church’s second-highest governing body, and rising to take the helm as church president in January 2018.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
As a result, the governing agencies restrict potential exposure to lessen the possibility of these long-term impacts.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
Private properties, from the offices of the governing Communist Party to the glass-and-steel tower housing the Kathmandu Hilton, were also set ablaze.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
The Uniform Code of Military Justice, the federal law governing the military justice system, spells out how such cases are prosecuted.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
More than 14,000 people have signed an online petition, set up four days ago, calling for the FA, local councils, governing bodies and facility owners to replace brick or concrete walls around the perimeter of pitches.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
According to The New York Times, the leaders will be discussing specific proposals for governing Gaza after the war ends.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Under the deal, Hamas would have to agree to not have any role in governing Gaza.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Nelson turned his attention to full-time church leadership in 1984, later joining the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the church’s second-highest governing body, and rising to take the helm as church president in January 2018.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
As a result, the governing agencies restrict potential exposure to lessen the possibility of these long-term impacts.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
Private properties, from the offices of the governing Communist Party to the glass-and-steel tower housing the Kathmandu Hilton, were also set ablaze.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governing
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Niki Taylor is back ruling the runway.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Hook was then made aware of the university's intent to fire him, days after the post, the ruling outlines.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, city officials have been discussing the possibility of regulating Airbnb and other short-term rentals.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Big tech companies like Google, Meta, and OpenAI have recently ramped up their lobbying efforts to sway politicians to take a light touch towards regulating AI.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Former San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy mutually agreed with the Texas Rangers to step away from managing the ball club.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, said the plan outlined subverted Congress's power outlined in the Constitution, controlling how government money is spent, according to Reuters.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, people who are allergic to olives should avoid all products containing olives, including olive oil.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The suspect, who had been living in the town of Starnberg south of the city, had been carrying a backpack containing an explosive device, a Bavaria police statement said earlier.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Breakdowns were inevitable, because the hard work of operating one’s first restaurant cannot be overstated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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At least 8 schools were found to be in violation of state laws, including operating without a license.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The country’s internet regulator on Monday unveiled a two-month nationwide campaign aimed at curbing pessimism trending on social media, live-streaming and short-video platforms.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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My colleague Dennis Byrski and I have focused on how regulatory transparency plays a role in curbing weak patents.—
Lucy Xiaolu Wang,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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In his new role, Schwenz’s responsibilities will be expanded beyond handling media and public relations to leading the union’s communications department and overseeing the union’s website, social media and its internal magazine, the DGA Monthly.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jesse Ehrman and Zach Hamby are overseeing for the studio, which has slated the film for release in theaters worldwide on July 17, 2026.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governing. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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