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as in ruled
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 regulated
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 operated
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 governed
Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
New York is deeply connected to that story because more than half of the world’s sovereign debt bonds are governed under our state laws.
—Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
The shift toward a lithium-air framework alters the structural design that has governed electric transport for decades.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The state is governed by Republicans, but voters have cast their ballots for Democrats in recent federal and state elections.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2026
The monarchies of Spain and Monaco are governed by different systems, and their royal families go by different stylings.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
International tournaments Globally, flag football has been governed by the International Federation of American Football (IFAF); the first international championship was held in 2002.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
The number of parts made the behavior of each one unpredictable, although the whole was governed by rules.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Even people who know little about reptiles understand, instinctively, that crocodile territory is governed by very old rules.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Adjective
But done intelligently, archiving ensures that all data, whether active or dormant, remains accessible, governed and usable.
—Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Communities are not just governed, they are lived in.
—Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
New York is deeply connected to that story because more than half of the world’s sovereign debt bonds are governed under our state laws.
—Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
The shift toward a lithium-air framework alters the structural design that has governed electric transport for decades.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The state is governed by Republicans, but voters have cast their ballots for Democrats in recent federal and state elections.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2026
The monarchies of Spain and Monaco are governed by different systems, and their royal families go by different stylings.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
International tournaments Globally, flag football has been governed by the International Federation of American Football (IFAF); the first international championship was held in 2002.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
The number of parts made the behavior of each one unpredictable, although the whole was governed by rules.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Even people who know little about reptiles understand, instinctively, that crocodile territory is governed by very old rules.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governed
Adjective
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Hurteau says while many land managers and fire experts have been working to restore forest health, there still isn't nearly enough controlled burning being done.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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That translates to asking your stylist for something that sits between the lip and chin with a very blunt, controlled perimeter.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected lawsuits challenging several permits granted by the OPSB, but hasn't yet ruled on multiple cases brought by developers seeking to reverse an OPSB denial.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The singer-songwriter's breakout smash has now ruled for an even 30 frames.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Although each has invested in compliance tooling, their architectures are fundamentally optimized for scale and accessibility, not for the verifiable operational independence that regulated enterprises require.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The chemical behind the explosion — ammonium nitrate — is not regulated under RMP.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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At Iowa, Clark often operated as both her team's primary scorer and primary facilitator, routinely attempting difficult passes that few players would even consider.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Deployed and operated by Daxbot, the robots are evaluating sidewalks, pedestrian pathways and curb ramps, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Even inside the courtroom, where cameras were not allowed, enthusiasm for Jackson’s music could not be contained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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That sense of exclusivity carries over to the rest of the public areas, and the fireplace lounge, which is as popular with guests as with locals, feels contained but not walled off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Can one of the world’s most heavily armed militias be curbed without ripping the country apart?—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Sharply higher gas prices haven’t curbed consumer spending for everyone.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Color grading was supervised by Indian National Film Award-winning cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Only a narrow set of exceptions apply, mostly for emergency aid workers, and those who cross the border will be subject to health screening and supervised isolation.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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“Governed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governed. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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