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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
Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Afrikaners, who are descendants of primarily Dutch colonial settlers who arrived in South Africa in the 1600s, governed the country from 1948 to 1994 and imposed racial separation laws known as apartheid.
—Annika Neklason, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Autonomous driving in the US is governed by a patchwork of federal, state and local rules, complicating the industry’s efforts to expand.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Waterfront land is governed by different city rules, and the sale or lease of it would still require voter approval in a city election.
—Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Several states and tribes in California are currently in litigation with prediction-market platform Kalshi, saying event contract exchanges resemble sports wagering and should be governed by sports betting laws.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
States governed by both Democrats and Republicans — including Florida, Montana and Washington — have enacted reforms like eliminating minimum lot sizes, permitting accessory dwelling units and limiting on-site parking spaces.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
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—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
Reagan’s speech is included in millions of administration records governed by the Presidential Record Act signed in 1981 by his predecessor, President Jimmy Carter.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
But done intelligently, archiving ensures that all data, whether active or dormant, remains accessible, governed and usable.
—Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
For many, its major draw is that it is not governed or issued by central banks or authorities.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Afrikaners, who are descendants of primarily Dutch colonial settlers who arrived in South Africa in the 1600s, governed the country from 1948 to 1994 and imposed racial separation laws known as apartheid.
—Annika Neklason, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Autonomous driving in the US is governed by a patchwork of federal, state and local rules, complicating the industry’s efforts to expand.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Waterfront land is governed by different city rules, and the sale or lease of it would still require voter approval in a city election.
—Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Several states and tribes in California are currently in litigation with prediction-market platform Kalshi, saying event contract exchanges resemble sports wagering and should be governed by sports betting laws.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
States governed by both Democrats and Republicans — including Florida, Montana and Washington — have enacted reforms like eliminating minimum lot sizes, permitting accessory dwelling units and limiting on-site parking spaces.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Your submission will be governed by our general Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
—NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
Reagan’s speech is included in millions of administration records governed by the Presidential Record Act signed in 1981 by his predecessor, President Jimmy Carter.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governed
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In April, a judge ruled that the civil code in Quebec is unconstitutional.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Thibodeaux emerged from the turf with the ball, but referees ruled that the quarterback’s forward progress had stalled, meaning no change of possession occurred.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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In a video released last month, JNIM spokesman Abu Hudheifa al-Bambari demanded people cooperate in areas controlled by the group by stopping at its checkpoints and advised them to avoid traveling with military convoys.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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By freezing and visualizing what happens in the developer, the team turned a long-unsolved, guesswork-heavy process into one that can be seen, understood, and controlled.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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But this isn’t the end for the beloved barbecue business, which never had a brick-and-mortar and has largely operated as a caterer for birthday parties, weddings and other events.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The chainsaw is battery-operated and is sold either individually as a bare tool that includes a chain and bar cover and blade wrench, or as a kit that includes two M18 batteries, an M18 battery charger, a chain and bar cover and a blade wrench, according to the notice.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Hill said his tribe’s gaming operations are highly regulated, unlike bars, and are subject to annual audits and reporting to the state.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Nutritionists are not regulated in many states, and therefore, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist; their certifications are often unregulated.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Larson was one of the four drivers including Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and William Byron in contention for the title, but Larson managed to finish in third position, ahead of the other three contenders to claim the championship.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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According to Teasdale Foods, customers complained that the taco dinner kits contained cocoa mix packets instead of taco seasoning packets.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The bottle contained a handful of pills along with a crystal-like substance.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Hoban supervised construction of the porticoes on the north and south sides of the building that Latrobe originally designed in 1807.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Russia’s strategic nuclear forces carried out a readiness test supervised by the country’s President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, the Kremlin said.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The project pushed beyond academic theory, relying on low-power computing and low-resolution cameras to prove that AI could run efficiently even in constrained environments.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Without both, the promise of inclusive finance may well remain constrained.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Governed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governed. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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