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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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
That means building systems with human oversight, clear data standards and explainability from day one.
Establish policies to govern model training, deployment and decision-making.
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Nik Froehlich, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
This decision drastically reasserted the principle of states’ rights, allowing Southern states to govern themselves without federal oversight.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Listen to this article Russian luge athletes will be banned from competing at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics even as individuals with neutral status, the sliding sport’s governing body decided Wednesday.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
America’s second and third largest cities and the Democrats who govern them don’t have many good options right now.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 17 June 2025
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Nik Froehlich, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
This decision drastically reasserted the principle of states’ rights, allowing Southern states to govern themselves without federal oversight.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
Listen to this article Russian luge athletes will be banned from competing at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics even as individuals with neutral status, the sliding sport’s governing body decided Wednesday.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
America’s second and third largest cities and the Democrats who govern them don’t have many good options right now.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for govern
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Haines ruled that seven days is not enough time to get a court hearing, therefore being deported within seven days would violate someone's right to due process.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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But the assistant referee ruled that the former standout for Atletico Madrid was offside.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Last week, the Senate approved the stablecoin bill, establishing a framework to regulate these digital currencies that are linked to the U.S. dollar.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Clouds play an important role in regulating the climate.—
Max G. Levy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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These trends mark a profound shift in how risk is understood, priced, and managed.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Like all business ventures, festivals need to find a fan fit and manage through variables like costs, weather, artist availability and addressable market.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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The number of apartments built there is controlled by the state’s density bonus law, which allows projects that include affordable housing to include more units than permitted under local zoning laws.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Ukraine currently controls only a fraction of Kursk.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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On-screen text follows, reminding us that the virus laid waste to the UK, which was quarantined to contain the evil, with survivors there being left to fend for themselves.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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The drink, made with real fruit and no artificial flavors or colors, costs $2.99 and is said to contain only 250 calories.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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His influence on Chelsea’s sequences of possession is almost entirely focused on the left ‘pocket’ or half-space, operating alongside Cole Palmer as one of two advanced creators in a ‘box’ midfield.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The project is still in its early days, but the state plans to work with private companies to build and operate the facility.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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So, for example, if the merchant was charged $10 less, the processor would keep $5 to $8 and pass the rest to the merchant.—
Robert Day,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Lorde keeps it casual in New York as she is seen outside of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on June 24.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The upcoming law marks a significant shift, granting state authorities new powers to oversee and, if necessary, restrict operations if a vehicle is deemed hazardous.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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The Twin Rivers School District oversees the charter school and ensures its compliance with laws.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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“Govern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/govern. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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