1
as in administration
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
government by the people, for the people
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2
as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
a board involved in the government of the distribution of benefits to veterans
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as in governmental
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Recent Examples of government
Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
About two-thirds of US transit agencies’ revenue comes from the government, but most of that is state and local government.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Long, a former Missouri congressman who spent his pre-government career as an auctioneer, was sworn in as IRS commissioner on June 16 after being confirmed on a 53-44 party-line vote.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The government would be able to grant waivers for two-year periods for up to 10 years.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
About two-thirds of US transit agencies’ revenue comes from the government, but most of that is state and local government.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
Noun
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When asked by a reporter for more details about how Trump planned to ban mail-in ballots, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the administration planned to work with Republicans on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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That project also received $3 billion of federal funding from the Biden administration.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rachael Holder, whose feature directorial debut Love, Brooklyn is making a splash at the indie box office, has signed with ColorCreative for management.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Accion’s investments from the new fund — made before reaching a final close last month — include Nigerian payroll management startup PaidHR in June, and Kenyan online commerce venture Flowcart (formerly called Sukhiba) last year.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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What was perhaps most catastrophic to some was governmental agencies’ failure to adequately and equitably help citizens recover and rebuild.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to this test – which developed from a 1971 Supreme Court decision – governmental actions must have a secular legislative purpose, and their main effect may neither advance nor inhibit religion.—
Lydia Artz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There does appear to be an air of optimism around although uncertainty still surrounds the fate of USA Cricket, offered a three-month lifeline by the International Cricket Council to address its governance issues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The vote marked a public setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former Chicago Teachers Union organizer navigating the shift from movement politics to municipal governance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Keep sensitive decisions, such as money, safety, and compliance, under human supervision.—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The archaeological recovery mission was completed by the Society for the Documentation of Submerged Sites, under the supervision of the Superintendency of the Sea and the support of the Marine Protected Area, the Municipality of Favignana and the Port Authority, officials said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But lawmakers — both at the state and federal level — have yet to adopt any meaningful guardrails on the usage of artificial intelligence.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bundys and several others in the vehicles were arrested and charged with multiple federal crimes, including conspiracy to impede federal officers.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All in all, Southern small talk rules are a fickle thing to follow.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers in many states have changed the rules in recent decades to protect winners from being targeted by criminals and unscrupulous people asking for money.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along the top of the fire, the crews continue working slowly parallel with, and sometimes on, the McKinley Grove Road, doing clearing vegetation by hand, applying pre-treatment, and conducting critical strategic firing operations to remove heavy vegetation in front of the active fire front.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Today, Interpol unites 196 member countries under the leadership of a secretary general, orchestrating daily operations to combat various international crimes.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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