Thesaurus results for GOVERNOR

governor

noun

as in administrator

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of governor That's where a court battle is playing out between Sheriff Chad Bianco, a prominent election denier running for governor, and Democrats who say a seizure of more than 60,000 ballots from a prior election is a political stunt that undermines public trust in voting. —

Dana Taylor, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026 As if some undocumented immigrant struggling to survive and dodge ICE agents really gives a rat who’s elected governor or senator. —

Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026 Brad Raffensperger pitches himself as a calmer alternative in the governor’s race. —

Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026 Concern has been growing amongst Democrats that their crowded slate could split the vote, allowing the two Republicans to move on and shut Democrats out of the general election in a state that hasn’t elected a Republican governor in nearly two decades. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for governor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for governor

Noun

The California Fair Political Practices Commission’s administrators are appointed by five officials, all Democrats, including the attorney general himself.

— Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The new building will become the primary workplace for Seminole commissioners and more than 500 county staff, including attorneys, administrators, managers, planners, budgeters and engineers, along with offices for the Tax Collector and Property Appraiser.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026