1
as in ruling
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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2
as in regulating
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 managing
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 governing
The National Assembly lacks a clear governing majority and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) seems ever closer to finally winning power.
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Cole Stangler, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Purpose trusts have been around for decades as part of the arcane laws governing how estates are managed.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Much of the regulation governing AI hasn’t even been written.
—Tiz Gambacorta, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The allegiance transfer rulings were last changed by the sport’s governing body in 2018, when the minimum three-year waiting period (to compete internationally) was introduced.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Republicans departed Washington promising to make changes to the Senate rules governing how nominees are confirmed despite objections from Democrats.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
The Bhumjaithai Party had quit Paetongtarn’s governing coalition on June 18, after the call with Hun Sen was revealed.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
The school does have a policy governing the use of security cameras, including a provision for an oversight committee that is supposed to meet annually.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
While that might not be directly applicable to the University of Florida or any other school looking into the option, the technology provides an easy means of sorting out those a governing figure doesn’t want in attendance, which is where Neves jumps back into the frame.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Cole Stangler, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Purpose trusts have been around for decades as part of the arcane laws governing how estates are managed.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Much of the regulation governing AI hasn’t even been written.
—Tiz Gambacorta, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The allegiance transfer rulings were last changed by the sport’s governing body in 2018, when the minimum three-year waiting period (to compete internationally) was introduced.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Republicans departed Washington promising to make changes to the Senate rules governing how nominees are confirmed despite objections from Democrats.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
The Bhumjaithai Party had quit Paetongtarn’s governing coalition on June 18, after the call with Hun Sen was revealed.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
The school does have a policy governing the use of security cameras, including a provision for an oversight committee that is supposed to meet annually.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
While that might not be directly applicable to the University of Florida or any other school looking into the option, the technology provides an easy means of sorting out those a governing figure doesn’t want in attendance, which is where Neves jumps back into the frame.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governing
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The ruling party won more than twice as many votes as its closest competitor, meaning the government can see through its pro-fossil fuel agenda.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Millennials are currently ruling the tech industry and clinging to their roles as the economy is rocked by uncertainty due to tariffs, inflation increases living expenses, and AI swipes jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Much of Emery’s strategy is about organisation and regulating the game’s tempo.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing rolling back what's known as the endangerment finding, the basis for rules regulating climate pollution, including from coal and gas-fired power plants, cars and trucks, and methane from the oil and gas industry.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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For many leaders, the most significant shift in leadership is not about managing bigger projects or larger teams.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite daunting market conditions, America’s youngest generation of adults is managing to break into the housing market in growing numbers.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Part of her had always felt an aching imposter syndrome and a difficulty controlling her emotions.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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These are essential for controlling the whip-like motion that propels sperm forward.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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In February, a fire destroyed a South Korean budget carrier Air Busan plane, which subsequently prohibited carry-on luggage containing portable chargers from being stored in overhead bins.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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On DSPs and at digital retailers, the 23 new songs merely comprise disc one of Swag II, with a second disc also containing the 21 songs originally released as Swag the First.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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The organization is the eighth oldest Boys and Girls Club operating in the United States and has produced more national Youth of the Year winners than any other club.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Charges against him included driving nearly 40 mph over the speed limit, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving on the left side of the road.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Marquette University launched a new police unit focused on curbing reckless driving around campus just a few months before two student-athletes died in a crash about a mile from campus.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stop & Shop lowered its prices on thousands of items in late August, in a separate initiative, but a company representative told the Herald that curbing shoplifting remained on its radar.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Bills are coming off a season in which Allen earned MVP honors — ahead of Jackson — while overseeing an offense that finished second in the NFL in scoring.—
Associated press,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Farhana Bhula, Director of Film4 and Alice Whittemore, Development & Production Executive are overseeing the project for Film4.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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