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as in administration
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
government by the people, for the people
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
a board involved in the government of the distribution of benefits to veterans
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Recent Examples of government
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Morocco Anti-government protests fueled by anger over Morocco pouring money into preparations for the 2030 World Cup instead of public services have raged in the country for nearly a week.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
In crafting the new guidelines, the federal government was expected to consider two separate reviews of the evidence on alcohol and its health effects.
—Will Stone, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Why economists are still waiting on government data Sometimes non-government reports contradict one another, which makes the absence of BLS data a challenge, Flynn said.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Morocco Anti-government protests fueled by anger over Morocco pouring money into preparations for the 2030 World Cup instead of public services have raged in the country for nearly a week.
—Connor Greene, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Gold has surged 5% so far this month as the US government shutdown leaves investors and Fed officials in the dark about the state of the economy by derailing major economic reports.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
In crafting the new guidelines, the federal government was expected to consider two separate reviews of the evidence on alcohol and its health effects.
—Will Stone, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
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Disarming Hamas and the future governance of Gaza The agreement has raised questions about Gaza’s post-war administration, which could involve an international body including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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These groups and their supporters now have access to the top levers of government, either through official roles in the agency or through the administration’s adoption of their views.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Still, flare-up prevention and daily management can make a world of difference in preventing flare-ups.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The post-graduate educational initiative kicks off in January with yearlong academic courses across management, innovation, sustainability, production, finance, e-commerce, communication and marketing held at Accademia Costume & Moda’s Milan campus.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Because it is privately funded and receives no federal money, the project is exempt from many exhaustive governmental vetting and environmental analysis requirements.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Her advocacy extended to public speaking, testifying before Congress and various governmental bodies, and developing educational resources for substance abuse prevention.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Will Hamas abdicate any role in the future governance of Palestinians?—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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However, poor governance and limited regulatory oversight proved disastrous for Bankman-Fried and his backers when his fraudulent activities were exposed.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even tiny hands can make these adorable crafts—with supervision from a caregiver, of course.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tole and his attorneys allege civil counts of assault/battery and negligent hiring, retention and supervision.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Davis sued the Mansfield school district on behalf of Black students in 1955, and a federal appeals court ruled in their favor.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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The protests come during a federal government shutdown which has triggered layoffs, furloughs and pay withheld for federal workers, and traffic delays at some airports .—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anthropic updated the rule in July, allowing prospective hires to polish their resumes, cover letters, and applications with the advanced tech.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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But Takaichi stood out for her rhetoric, vowing to crack down on rule-breaking visitors and immigrants.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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As one of the Foundation’s top executives, Gatlin managed its daily operations, oversaw fundraising activities and had complete control over spending.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Representatives with Kansas City International Airport said their day-to-day operations haven’t been affected.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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