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
Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
In addition, just over half of respondents (53%) think state government should reallocate existing funds and revenue sources to support public transportation.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Moody’s Ratings said problematic debt levels far outpacing government revenue led to the downgrade.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
People want to see political figures on the ground, talking to them directly and answering questions - especially in this period of disruptive government.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Noun
The Trump administration has been rough on workers, particularly government workers — to put it mildly.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
In addition, just over half of respondents (53%) think state government should reallocate existing funds and revenue sources to support public transportation.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Moody’s Ratings said problematic debt levels far outpacing government revenue led to the downgrade.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
People want to see political figures on the ground, talking to them directly and answering questions - especially in this period of disruptive government.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
Noun
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But for now the Republican administration can simply stop spending the money.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Emanuel was most notably chief of staff for former President Barack Obama from 2008-2010, as well as serving as an adviser in former President Bill Clinton’s administration and as mayor of Chicago for eight years.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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Leveraging a robust background in HR leadership, Josh previously directed transformative talent practices at Red Ventures as vice president of people operations, leading talent management, HR business partner, talent acquisition, and M&A integration during his tenure.—
Josh Tarr,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The project still needs to be reviewed by the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the two agencies responsible for Everglades restoration and water management in South Florida.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Data Governance: Are our AI models heavily dependent on accurate and reliable data models and governance?—
Omar Choucair,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The 10 teams are also yet to agree fresh governance terms with the FIA for the new Concorde Agreement that starts next year, but the commercial terms with FOM have already been finalized.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The crew is under the supervision of the capable Mensah (Noma Dumezweni) who is prone to panic attacks as the group visits an irritable planet at the behest of The Corporation — a powerful business conglomerate where profit is indeed king.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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The festival’s talent lab, now to be known as the BRAVO Film Lab, which mentors young Brazilian filmmakers, remains under the supervision of Talize Sayegh.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Outside the Manhattan federal courthouse where Combs is standing trial, lawyer Douglas Wigdor read statements on the couple's behalf.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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All that changed in April this year when a federal judge ruled that Apple could no longer block developers from linking to or advertising external payment methods — full details here.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Eventually – inevitably – a recession will occur, but the huge 2022-2024 inversion will not have predicted it by the traditional rules of interpretation.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Older people were hit the hardest socially by COVID rules that limited or barred visits from family and friends.—
Joshua Zatulskis,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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On April 17 alone, DOGE staffers scheduled meetings with officials from the Truman Scholarship Foundation, the Denali Commission, the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation and the U.S. Access Board, according to the two sources not authorized to speak about DOGE's operations.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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During one surveillance operation in February 2024, authorities conducted a stop on a Nissan Maxima Christian was in while it was parked outside a bank.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3619 Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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The county is the only municipal government for those communities that are not in cities.—
Jim Desmond,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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