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
The Commissioners Court held performative sessions that ignored resident concerns and spent significant taxpayer funds defending maps that prioritized political gain over local governance.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
As governance increasingly relies on public-private partnerships, the absence of public input allows the most organized and well-funded private interests to shape outcomes in their favor.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Abstract governance debates collapse when basic participation and revenue data are examined.
—Michael Fealey, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Simple acceptance criteria and checklists help ensure consistent decisions and prevent governance from becoming an after-the-fact exercise.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
As governance increasingly relies on public-private partnerships, the absence of public input allows the most organized and well-funded private interests to shape outcomes in their favor.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Abstract governance debates collapse when basic participation and revenue data are examined.
—Michael Fealey, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Simple acceptance criteria and checklists help ensure consistent decisions and prevent governance from becoming an after-the-fact exercise.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governance
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The government also stopped collecting and reporting crucial survey findings on transgender students — data that have shown higher rates of depression, drug use, bullying and other problems.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The fallout in the business world from the recent Epstein files has been slow – but faster than in government.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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John Rose, chief risk officer for global travel management company Altour, said strains could surface at airports more quickly this time because the TSA workforce also will be remembering the last shutdown.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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All this comes with an impressive calorie tradeoff – fewer than 4 calories per medium-sized berry, making strawberries a satisfying option for snacking or dessert when healthy weight management is a priority.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris did not attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because the Biden administration did not send any diplomatic officials as a boycott over human rights concerns.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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All the while, appeals courts have yet to address whether the administration’s interpretation of the INA comports with the law.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Engineers tracked stability and control across each phase.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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As Farthing was assisting in traffic control, a man approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back, sheriff's office spokesperson Kim Peters said in a news release.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nanos claimed Cross campaigned against him while wearing his Pima County Sheriff's uniform in breach of department rules, which Cross denied.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Congress can add rules for federal races.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Iranian officials said the ships were identified through intelligence monitoring and seized during coordinated naval operations in the Persian Gulf, a vital artery for global energy markets.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Matrix program draws on experience in low-altitude operations, safety systems, and airworthiness certification.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.—
February 17,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps the people who should resign are the representatives and senators at the state and national levels who have taken the same oath and betray it by turning a blind eye to the unconstitutional acts committed every day by a lawless regime.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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The man served 12 years in prison and was placed under police supervision with routine checks, the French prosecution office said.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The association’s 20 clinical interns will travel between Orlando and Sanford to offer counseling sessions at both sites, under the supervision of a small team of social workers and licensed mental health counselors.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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