governments

noun

plural of government
1
as in administrations
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 managements
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 governments As property values rise, governments can collect more revenue even without changing the rate. — Chuck Bonfiglio, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 However, the threat is serious enough that governments and technology companies are already preparing alternatives. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 That might mean developing smaller models adapted to African languages, but also systems that let governments and businesses keep control of sensitive data and apply AI to local problems in energy, agriculture, and commerce. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026 When Denmark served as chair of NORDEFCO in 2024, the five governments also signed NORDEFCO Vision 2030, which outlines their ambition for joint operations that are aligned with both national and NATO defense interests. — Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026 Government is at best but an expedient; but most governments are usually, and all governments are sometimes, inexpedient. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Banks, technology companies, platforms, governments, and industry groups each bring different strengths—from sharing intelligence and setting standards to building more secure products and helping businesses act early. — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026 The country is divided between rival administrations, each backed by different armed groups and foreign governments. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Firmer action on settler violence could open a window to restore warmer ties with some European governments and the US Democratic party. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governments
  1. administrations
  2. managements
  3. rules
  4. operations
  5. regimes
  6. controls
  7. jurisdictions
  8. supervisions
Noun
  • Doe’s case demonstrates just how complex Title IX cases are, even under the more protective policies afforded to accusers by past presidential administrations.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The globe is thought to have been used in the Oval Office during both Truman and Eisenhower administrations.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of administrations
Noun
  • And very few managements do much thinking or talking about opportunity costs.
    — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • These are different eras, and the respective managements are no longer the same, but something about this feels off.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Definition of managements
Noun
  • Jaylen Brown has an 18th-century harp sitting in his living room, and that harp rules.
    — Rembert Browne, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Even Disneyland has changed the rules around who can use the fast lanes, and that’s had really weird implications.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of rules
Noun
  • These capabilities can support military operations that depend on information gathered beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This engine is optimized for in-space operations and uses liquid hydrogen and oxygen propellants.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of operations
Noun
  • The two types of digital dollar are worth the same, but are subject to different regulatory regimes and use cases.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Human rights organizations globally are worried that authoritarian regimes could use the convention to attack researchers, journalists, human rights advocates and people who criticize governments.
    — Mary Lind, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of regimes
Noun
  • It got blown out by a momentary glitch, magnified by his lack of controls.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Security controls, compliance requirements and multi-cloud environments introduce legitimate meta-work; an organization with none of it would be insecure or ruinously expensive.
    — Tal Dagan, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of controls
Noun
  • The race is a potential success story for Proposition 50, which redrew political jurisdictions such as the 3rd Congressional District in favor of left-leaning candidates.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Firms in some jurisdictions can access capital to modernize and expand, while competitors elsewhere are denied the same opportunity.
    — Will Hausberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of jurisdictions
Noun
  • This overreach and weaponization of the government manifested especially clearly in burdensome regulations and guidance; in extensive and onerous supervisions; in investigations and cases, frequently leading to crushing penalties and injunctive terms unrelated to actual harm.
    — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of supervisions

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“Governments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governments. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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