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 election was triggered in June when Wilders abruptly withdrew support from the governing coalition, accusing his partners of blocking his proposal to halt all asylum migration.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Voters punished Trudeau’s party in the polls, and the new prime minister, Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Brian Mulroney won the largest governing majority in Canadian history in 1984.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Milei’s governing La Libertad Avanza party secured 64 seats in the Chamber and 12 in the Senate.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
And the remaining steps of the plan—the disarming of Hamas, the fielding of an international security force, and the establishment of a governing committee of Palestinian technocrats—will be a challenge, for the simple reason that no one knows how to do any of them.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
Relationships within a caucus and across the aisle are crucial for the governing body to form, as many members have made a shift to live in their districts and commute to Washington when the body is in session.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2025
Clark said the process to change it showed how the association is attempting to give its members the ability to make changes without the need for a governing body’s approval.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
At least three former Eastern Michigan men's basketball players refused to cooperate with the NCAA's investigation into questionable sports betting activities, the governing body of college athletics announced Friday.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
This summer, the president appointed his top aides — Staff Secretary Will Scharf, Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair and Office of Management and Budget energy official Stuart Levenbach — to sit on the governing body.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Voters punished Trudeau’s party in the polls, and the new prime minister, Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Brian Mulroney won the largest governing majority in Canadian history in 1984.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Milei’s governing La Libertad Avanza party secured 64 seats in the Chamber and 12 in the Senate.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
And the remaining steps of the plan—the disarming of Hamas, the fielding of an international security force, and the establishment of a governing committee of Palestinian technocrats—will be a challenge, for the simple reason that no one knows how to do any of them.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
Relationships within a caucus and across the aisle are crucial for the governing body to form, as many members have made a shift to live in their districts and commute to Washington when the body is in session.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2025
Clark said the process to change it showed how the association is attempting to give its members the ability to make changes without the need for a governing body’s approval.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
At least three former Eastern Michigan men's basketball players refused to cooperate with the NCAA's investigation into questionable sports betting activities, the governing body of college athletics announced Friday.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
This summer, the president appointed his top aides — Staff Secretary Will Scharf, Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair and Office of Management and Budget energy official Stuart Levenbach — to sit on the governing body.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governing
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The green-and-yellow colors of Tanzania’s ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party dominate every street.—
Danish Manzoor Bhat,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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In this age of money ruling all things program building — not historical blue blood status or high school geographic recruiting footprints — anyone can change the course of history with the right coach and a boatload of cash (hello, Indiana).—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
24 Oct. 2025
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To manage your thirst, try limiting your salt intake, drinking enough water throughout the day, and regulating your bedroom temperature.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The two-part public event invites community members to explore the future of Florida’s coral reefs and the hidden role of deep-sea fish in regulating the planet’s carbon cycle.—
Diana Udel,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sapana Grossi, managing partner at the Shah Grossi Law Firm in Los Angeles, represents restaurants and chefs.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Others joined after a long path in permaculture, with deep experience growing food and managing soil and water.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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With greater importance placed on controlling the midfield, more teams sought to emulate the 4-3-3 formation and provide greater strength in the middle third of the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Years ago, the two embraced a dynamic similar to an open relationship but which was mostly focused on not controlling each other.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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Firefighters employed a blanket containing a mixture of foam and water, because of fuel leaking on the ground, to put out the fire, the Daily Herald reported, adding there was no damage to the mall’s interior or nearby structures.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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When the brand debuted, its landing page on Target’s website got north of 167,000 visits, and over 12,000 purchases were made, typically containing multiple items.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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According to Goldstein, the current issues with eVTOLs operating without pilots are a mixture of regulatory, infrastructure in terms of communicating with other aircraft and controllers on the ground, and consumer acceptance.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The decision reinforces due process protections for immigrants and citizens alike, curbing warrantless arrests and asserting that even federal agents must answer to the same legal standards they are sworn to uphold.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Another, William Durant, had secretly met with President Herbert Hoover earlier in the year, to lean on him to stop the Federal Reserve Board from curbing Wall Street’s excesses.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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The two spent a significant amount of time at the park throughout their lives, overseeing the construction of the Ahwahnee, Badger Pass Ski Area, and other major infrastructure projects.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the administration is trying to use a new round of layoffs to gut multiple offices inside the department, including the Office for Civil Rights and the office responsible for overseeing special education, according to multiple sources within the department.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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