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Recent Examples of governmental
Governments can also be classified by mode of succession; for example, ascension to governmental leadership may follow the rules of hereditary succession, or it may be determined through elections or by force.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Team officials still are waiting for Illinois lawmakers to approve a proposal that would let the Bears negotiate long-term property tax breaks with local schools and other governmental agencies for a site in Arlington Heights.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Protesters who were part of that movement questioned why banks received governmental bailouts while households struggling with predatory student debt did not.
—Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
The probe is focused on Councilmember Farah Louis and Debbie Louis, who serves as the governor's assistant secretary of New York City governmental affairs.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Other officials who have been killed, such as the heads of the Supreme National Security Council and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, have been replaced via the typical governmental channels—that is, by the Iranian president and his associates.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
For civilian and governmental users alike, that translates to environmental monitoring, disaster response, and Arctic situational awareness.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Is not revenue generation the primary objective of every non-governmental business entity?
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The war has left over 4,500 people dead, according to governments and non-governmental agencies.
—Patrick Sykes, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Team officials still are waiting for Illinois lawmakers to approve a proposal that would let the Bears negotiate long-term property tax breaks with local schools and other governmental agencies for a site in Arlington Heights.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Protesters who were part of that movement questioned why banks received governmental bailouts while households struggling with predatory student debt did not.
—Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
The probe is focused on Councilmember Farah Louis and Debbie Louis, who serves as the governor's assistant secretary of New York City governmental affairs.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Other officials who have been killed, such as the heads of the Supreme National Security Council and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, have been replaced via the typical governmental channels—that is, by the Iranian president and his associates.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
For civilian and governmental users alike, that translates to environmental monitoring, disaster response, and Arctic situational awareness.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Is not revenue generation the primary objective of every non-governmental business entity?
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The war has left over 4,500 people dead, according to governments and non-governmental agencies.
—Patrick Sykes, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governmental
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The official Instagram account for the restaurant chain states that the offer is dine-in only.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth’s street designation was honorary, meaning the street’s official street name did not change.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Social-media posts show that ICEBlock was used across the country, from the Bronx to Opelika, Alabama, with sightings of federal agents reported at car washes, Mexican restaurants, and grocery stores.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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In Georgia, the protests come just days after ICE officers were deployed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and cities like Oakwood and Social Circle clash with the federal government over ICE detention facilities being built in their districts.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The public displays of control are happening amid an internal bureaucratic collapse.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Despite later holding positions that appeared political or bureaucratic, Sabti said Vahidi never truly stepped away from the Revolutionary Guards, Iran’s powerful military and intelligence arm, meaning his role remained closely tied to the regime’s security and operational apparatus.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those ideas include having a permanent member with experience in municipal government, or seat for a representative of the regional council of governments in the area where a project is proposed.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chicago’s municipal pension funds — covering employees, police and fire — are now only 25% funded.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fulton County officials have forcefully pushed back, arguing the issues cited reflect routine administrative errors rather than evidence of fraud.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The officers were placed on administrative leave as the shooting was investigated by the Suffolk District Attorney’s office.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Authorities continue to organize pro-government street rallies, aiming to show public support.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, center, holds the hands of two unidentified men at a pro-government rally in Tehran in January.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has run Sweden since 2022 at the helm of a three-party center-right coalition that relies on support from the Sweden Democrats for a parliamentary majority but doesn't give it seats in the Cabinet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has run Sweden since 2022 at the helm of a three-party center-right coalition that relies on support from the Sweden Democrats for a parliamentary majority but doesn’t give it seats in the Cabinet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Polls suggest that most people want owners to pay for their own stadiums, but sports teams are desired and beloved, a source not only of entertainment but also of civic pride.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Naperville is working with Polco, an independent research firm and civic engagement company, to conduct a 2026 National Community Survey.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Governmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governmental. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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