1
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
after World War II, the four Allied nations shared the governance of the territory of postwar Germany under the Allied Control Council
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2
as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
while a financial advisor can be helpful, the governance of your family finances ultimately rests with you
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Recent Examples of governance
In this new governance frontier, large language models are shaping American policy.
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Tanner H. Jones, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Dixon brings over 20 years of experience to the organization and will oversee all business legal matters, including commercial and business contract drafting and negotiation, litigation matters, real estate portfolios, corporate governance and strategic initiatives.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
There are also board bylaws in place on governance standards and a code of ethics.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Political figures, including President Donald Trump, seized on the tragedy to attack Democratic governance.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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Tanner H. Jones, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Dixon brings over 20 years of experience to the organization and will oversee all business legal matters, including commercial and business contract drafting and negotiation, litigation matters, real estate portfolios, corporate governance and strategic initiatives.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
There are also board bylaws in place on governance standards and a code of ethics.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Political figures, including President Donald Trump, seized on the tragedy to attack Democratic governance.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governance
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Although Lerner later resigned, the controversy became a lasting symbol of what Republicans call the weaponization of government against ideological opponents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Instead, what outsiders mistake as a lack of control is usually careful management of who gets to steal and how the spoils are distributed.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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Companies that ignore policy risks discover too late that perfect products and strong management teams cannot overcome hostile regulatory environments.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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However those who saw rates remaining the same jumped to 7 members, indicating a more hawkish position for the Fed and raising the ire of the current administration.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Because under the Biden administration, the FDA tore down nearly every safety regulation surrounding the drug.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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Touch controls aren't supported here.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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By using a digital signal system, Viljoen said there's less personal information that's shared with any website subject to age verification rules.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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John explains the rules to the first-timers, and the bracket begins — four matches at once.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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London — British fighter jets flew over Poland on Friday night as part of an operation to bolster NATO’s eastern flank after Russian drones violated Polish airspace earlier this month, according to the UK Ministry of Defense.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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If that happens, the bulk of the 148 million pounds of antimony at the site would be prioritized during the initial years of operations, the company said.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
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Oil giant ConocoPhillips alone holds more than half of the creditors’ claims—the Chavez regime seized its oil assets in 2007.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to preserve its independence at any cost, stand on its own feet, and firmly resist the excessive demands, aggression, and acts of hostility by foreign powers—including the United States and the Zionist regime.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Amy Chesnut founded the company after experimenting with Pozzi Wool which is known for establishing standards by Joe Pozza for animal welfare, land stewardship, and responsible wool harvesting from family farms.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sgarbossa described a different approach to brand development and stewardship at Mayhoola.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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