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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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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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Recent Examples of government
Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Apr. 2026
Hiroyasu was recently awarded the Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government, with the award ceremony to be held on April 15.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Skylar Woodhouse, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Captured on Iranian state TV, the blast occurred close to the huge pro-government rally as a reporter was interviewing a top Iranian official.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
These mini-governments would compete for citizens, who would be free to take their modular floating homes to a different micronation at any time.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Apr. 2026
Hiroyasu was recently awarded the Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government, with the award ceremony to be held on April 15.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Almost 2,600 people have died in the war, most of them in Iran, latest tolls from officials and non-government agencies show.
—Skylar Woodhouse, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Captured on Iranian state TV, the blast occurred close to the huge pro-government rally as a reporter was interviewing a top Iranian official.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
Noun
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Eighteen of the ministers were cabinet members of the previous military government, while four others were military and government officials under the same administration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In September, the administration launched Operation Midway Blitz in the Chicago area, a sweeping arrest campaign targeting immigrants without legal status.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Illinois ranks first in the nation for the highest number of taxing bodies, with more than 7,000 local governmental units and more than 800 school districts.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Secession and separation movements broadly reflect legitimate concerns about governmental responsiveness and representation, with experts noting that as people become more disenfranchised from the political process, exploring alternative solutions becomes a natural response to systemic dysfunction.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What’s the internal governance structure for AI?—
Jarrod Martin,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Weak local governance, along with easy access to China, is the reason the gangs set up shop in the Mekong region in the first place.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Apr. 2026
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In partnership with local communities, the district has provided the following information on free food distribution centers and food programs, child supervision and student computer devices.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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She was handed preliminary charges, including for failure to help a minor in danger, and released under judicial supervision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane appears to have broken his silence on a federal kidnapping case involving him and his label.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jordan's lawyers said the 42-year-old, who was seriously wounded in a stabbing in Brooklyn’s troubled federal jail, ought to get bond.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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For years, legislators and Newsom have approved an array of changes not just to CEQA but also state housing rules that leave local officials with fewer lawful reasons to reject developments.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Violence is used to enforce discipline, and those accused of theft or rule violations may be executed or disappeared.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Only one is needed for normal operations.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The administration approved a waiver covering Ford’s operations through November—roughly a month after the accident—rather than through May of this year, at which point Novelis expects New York production to be back online.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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