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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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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
But several governments there have collapsed over questions about how the government will fund it.
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Corey Bridges, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
There have been growing calls from African governments and critics of Chinese mining operations, which dominate the sector, for improved safety standards.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
IntelSat is a commercial satellite services provider whose fleet is used by governments and companies in the US and Europe.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Wales writes that governments, activists, and ideologues have sought to use the platform’s editing tools to push their worldview.
—Harry Booth, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
State governments should instead issue only partial benefits, the USDA said.
—Leah Douglas, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
That set off a scramble by food banks, state governments and the nearly 42 million Americans who receive the aid to find ways to ensure access to groceries.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Ambiguity as a weapon Another interesting point is that both the US and Chinese governments have incentives to keep things vague.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Many ended in the overthrow of democratic governments and the deaths of thousands.
—Alan McPherson, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2025
Corey Bridges, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
There have been growing calls from African governments and critics of Chinese mining operations, which dominate the sector, for improved safety standards.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
IntelSat is a commercial satellite services provider whose fleet is used by governments and companies in the US and Europe.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Wales writes that governments, activists, and ideologues have sought to use the platform’s editing tools to push their worldview.
—Harry Booth, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
State governments should instead issue only partial benefits, the USDA said.
—Leah Douglas, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
That set off a scramble by food banks, state governments and the nearly 42 million Americans who receive the aid to find ways to ensure access to groceries.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Ambiguity as a weapon Another interesting point is that both the US and Chinese governments have incentives to keep things vague.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Many ended in the overthrow of democratic governments and the deaths of thousands.
—Alan McPherson, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governments
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The group’s Managing Co-Chair Gina McCarthy served in both the Biden and Obama administrations.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Transportation, under multiple administrations, has attempted to address the shortage but has struggled to attract sufficient numbers of recruits to the air traffic control organization.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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In such a scenario, IPOs offer a better play for the Indian markets as managements and bankers price the issue attractively, drawing significant investor interest, experts told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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World Athletics sets the rules, handles drug testing and organizes the championships, among other duties, but still doesn’t have the power to make the more sweeping changes Lyles thinks track and field needs.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Define which work belongs where, give people the tools and ergonomics to do it well, and write the rules down so the next hire doesn’t have to guess.—
Jason Phillips,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Senators attached the continuing resolution to a package of spending bills addressing military construction, veterans affairs, agriculture and congressional operations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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These are dystopian regimes that are like the backdrop of these stories.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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That standoff lasted nearly two years, through multiple management regimes.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Marking identified a need for the district to change its attitude toward unregulated spending and tighten internal controls that will allow more board control over spending approvals.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Capital seekers can host confidential materials in secure virtual data rooms with NDA controls, while investment firms and professionals gain access to full CRM and deal flow management capabilities to manage contacts, deals, and workflows.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since 2019, California has partnered with jurisdictions in 28 countries—touching more than a quarter of the world’s population, with a combined GDP in the tens of trillions of dollars—to cut greenhouse gases, enhance climate resilience and develop clean energy.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The investment climate has been politicized in some jurisdictions, said Gordon Clark, Professor at the University of Oxford's Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The California Highway Patrol also temporarily shut down State Route 330 in both directions to secure the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Follow the box directions to make this on the stove or in the microwave.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Governments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governments. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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