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
France, unlike Germany, the Netherlands and some other countries in Europe, doesn’t have a tradition of political coalitions governing together.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Failing to make an appointment within the 30-day period means the governing body can appoint someone.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Roberts competes in the 800 meters in the Sydney Olympics, representing Guyana, according to the Olympics website and the website for World Athletics, the international governing body for track and field.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
Then comes the real work of actually governing the world’s fourth-largest economy, with the future prime minister inheriting a slate of thorny issues.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Formula One's governing body, the FIA, has declared a heat hazard for this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, and as a result, drivers are being urged to wear a cooling vest to keep their bodies cool.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Trump’s plan envisions the Palestinian Authority, the governing body in the West Bank, assuming control over Gaza only after radical reforms.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 3 Oct. 2025
Barnes, who also served as a county legislator, is known as bringing people together across various communities and political lines and for governing with both competence and compassion, always putting people first, McGee said.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Under the deal, Hamas would have to agree to not have any role in governing Gaza.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Failing to make an appointment within the 30-day period means the governing body can appoint someone.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
Roberts competes in the 800 meters in the Sydney Olympics, representing Guyana, according to the Olympics website and the website for World Athletics, the international governing body for track and field.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
Then comes the real work of actually governing the world’s fourth-largest economy, with the future prime minister inheriting a slate of thorny issues.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Formula One's governing body, the FIA, has declared a heat hazard for this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, and as a result, drivers are being urged to wear a cooling vest to keep their bodies cool.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Trump’s plan envisions the Palestinian Authority, the governing body in the West Bank, assuming control over Gaza only after radical reforms.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 3 Oct. 2025
Barnes, who also served as a county legislator, is known as bringing people together across various communities and political lines and for governing with both competence and compassion, always putting people first, McGee said.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Under the deal, Hamas would have to agree to not have any role in governing Gaza.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governing
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On Saturday, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party tapped Sanae Takaichi, positioning the conservative lawmaker to become Japan’s first female prime minister.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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The country’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday voted Takaichi to be the party’s next leader, which is also effectively Japan’s next Prime Minister, setting her up to be the first woman to lead the country.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Letizia says his dispensary in Menomonee Falls supports regulating hemp, including requiring testing products and setting a statewide age restriction.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The heat exchanger is expected to be critical in regulating the substantial heat produced by hydrogen fuel cells, ensuring safety and efficiency in flight operations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkin seed oil may have many health benefits, including boosting skin, hair, and heart health and managing menopause symptoms.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dutch Bros 'controlling this corner,' Uncle Bill's says Dutch Bros was created in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Return slowly on an inhale, controlling the resistance.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some content containing masculinity messaging seemed to be neutral—neither harmful nor beneficial—while other content was overtly problematic.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Bitcoin Depot, the company operating the kiosk, is suing the Sheriff’s Office for the thousands of dollars, which was seized from the machine as a result of a search warrant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ware washing machine not operating properly.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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China's official gauge for manufacturing activity showed a smaller-than-expected contraction in September as Beijing intensified its efforts aimed at curbing industrial overcapacity amid sluggish domestic demand and global trade disruptions.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some developers will even build their own parallel roads, curbing costs for ITD, Wald said.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Sep. 2025
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There have been protests outside of ICE facilities there, but the federal judge overseeing the case said the protests have been small and manageable by local police.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
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The judge overseeing the Maryland deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has denied the government's request to delay proceedings because of the government shutdown.—
Ely Brown,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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