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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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
The task force is scheduled to meet four times through February 2027, with subsequent sessions focused on governance, financing and a first draft of recommendations.
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
As president, Custer said her top priorities would be streamlining board governance, stabilizing the district’s finances and focusing on student learning.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The deliberate pace is appropriate to the stakes — and the governance built today is the moat tomorrow.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
This puts design thinking at the front line of AI governance with safeguards, accountability and control, the EY team urges.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
As president, Custer said her top priorities would be streamlining board governance, stabilizing the district’s finances and focusing on student learning.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The deliberate pace is appropriate to the stakes — and the governance built today is the moat tomorrow.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
This puts design thinking at the front line of AI governance with safeguards, accountability and control, the EY team urges.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governance
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new law will also allow residents or the state's Attorney General to sue local and county governments over their voting processes or plans.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Breaking Barriers met or exceeded most benchmarks set by the California Board of State and Community Corrections, including goals for referrals, case management, employment placements and housing assistance, according to the research.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Taking the time to research and select roses for our gardens that are disease resistant and not susceptible hosts is our best management tool.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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One reason why the Macan Electric has so far failed to become a hit stateside is thought to be the current presidential administration’s decision to do away with the $7,500 federal EV tax credit last year.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Helping its chances, Martin points out, is the fact that Ellison already has experience working with this administration to get regulatory approvals, having successfully completed the Skydance-Paramount merger in 2025.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Fiber-optic drones are not piloted via, for example, GPS signals or radio control.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why mosquito control matters beyond the bites For most gardeners, mosquitoes are about comfort — or the lack of it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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But with the lottery alterations, trades and free agency again will return to a forefront that allowed the Heat to return to the forefront for the majority of these three decades of Riley rule.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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He was removed from the assignments last month in what his spokesperson said was a procedural move under House rules following his party change.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bovino, who led much of the immigration enforcement operation in Chicago and the suburbs, as well as in Minnesota before retiring this year amid criticism, declined to appear before the commission.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mohammadi’s place within that landscape is distinct due to her unique kind of legitimacy at a time when many Iranians are searching not only for opposition to the regime, but for a figure who embodies endurance under it.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The sources say Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi was due back in Tehran today after a visit to Russia, adding that he is expected to consult with regime leaders.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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His grandfather’s illustrations of Indian history and culture adorn India’s constitution; the iconic four-lion emblem that is the government’s official letterhead and is found on the cover of each Indian passport was designed by one of his students under his supervision.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The mall proposed a parental supervision rule, banning unaccompanied minors during peak holiday business hours.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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