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
Images from Budapest suggested Tisza had mobilized more support, reflecting the party's lead over the governing Fidesz that one pollster recently put at 20 percentage points.
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Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
According to the complaint, the university did not provide advance notice, a hearing or evidence that the group violated campus policies governing student organizations before deactivating the College Republicans.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The Rose Bowl schedule was dictated largely by concerns FIFA, the sport’s global governing body, and local organizers had about the wear and tear on the stadium’s pitch.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Formula 1 calls off some April races Formula 1 and its governing body FIA canceled Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, citing safety concerns.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Failure to do so could lead to a breach of fiduciary duty claim against individual board members for failure to enforce the governing documents.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
At least half of the content of the Ten Commandments would be totally inappropriate for inclusion in any law governing an e-pluribus-unum society.
—James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Living on the fringes of society, the group take on risky jobs to survive while avoiding the governing body of the Alliance.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
The next, on March 22 in neighboring Rhineland-Palatinate, pits the national governing parties against each other.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
According to the complaint, the university did not provide advance notice, a hearing or evidence that the group violated campus policies governing student organizations before deactivating the College Republicans.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
The Rose Bowl schedule was dictated largely by concerns FIFA, the sport’s global governing body, and local organizers had about the wear and tear on the stadium’s pitch.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
Formula 1 calls off some April races Formula 1 and its governing body FIA canceled Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, citing safety concerns.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Failure to do so could lead to a breach of fiduciary duty claim against individual board members for failure to enforce the governing documents.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
At least half of the content of the Ten Commandments would be totally inappropriate for inclusion in any law governing an e-pluribus-unum society.
—James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Living on the fringes of society, the group take on risky jobs to survive while avoiding the governing body of the Alliance.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
The next, on March 22 in neighboring Rhineland-Palatinate, pits the national governing parties against each other.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governing
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The ruling Democratic Progressive Party, which has won three consecutive elections to stay in power since 2016, is at the forefront of efforts to accelerate the severance of its nation’s Chinese connection.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The votes are ceremonial and nearly unanimous, designed to show unity behind the ruling Communist Party's vision for the nation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The village also plans an ordinance regulating loud noises, as the loud noise ordinance provides little information on enforcement.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Multiple states have argued that legalizing and regulating sports betting is under the jurisdiction of local regulators and outside the authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates event contracts and the prediction markets.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Instead, doctors take a holistic approach that includes managing physical symptoms, working with social workers to address patients’ needs, and cognitive therapy.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Global sales are handled by CAA Media Finance, with Dogwoof managing sales outside North America.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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But controlling the weather, at least as Irving Langmuir envisioned it, was just plain folly.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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There were kids from legitimate moshpit organizations just traveling around, controlling the way the crowd reacted.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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In a study published today in Frontiers in Earth Science, the researchers analyzed a nearly 32-feet-long (10 meters) ice core containing atmospheric records spanning the Roman empire up to the mid-17th century.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2026
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On the southwest coast, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office published a detailed document containing information about county laws and micromobility safety, including a call for parents to help keep their children safe while riding.—
Alissa Gary,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are instead taking over the floor with their own speeches, proceeding under regular order but operating outside the normal time limits that are customary when debating legislation.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Roughly 400 vessels were spotted operating in the Gulf of Oman, as a massive backlog of ships waited near the chokepoint, according to a report from maritime intelligence firm Windward on Sunday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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State lawmakers recently introduced measures aimed at curbing the ease and frequency of which investors can buy California homes, including one measure that would limit tax loopholes that large corporations and investment firms often use to buy single-family homes.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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With Americans facing a housing affordability crunch, lawmakers from both parties are advancing rival bills aimed at curbing institutional investors' purchases of single-family homes.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rogers currently serves as the undersecretary of state for public diplomacy, overseeing the department's efforts to promote the United States and its values on the world stage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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And Elijah Wood provides a cheeky, bemused-insider vibe as the Danforths’ lawyer, who’s overseeing the technicalities and generally hiding behind a lectern when contestants start exploding.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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