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also régimes
as in governments
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the regime of the dictator collapsed with surprising abruptness
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Recent Examples of regimes
The Raiders have had three regimes pay really good money for three consecutive veteran quarterbacks who have been abominable.
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Vic Tafur, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Landing in dozens of African countries entailed negotiating with just as many different, and sometimes outdated, regulatory and permitting regimes.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
The move, however, has drawn criticism from legal experts and some members of Congress, who warn it could blur the line between law enforcement and war — and risk deeper confrontation with adversarial regimes in the hemisphere.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Their new roles give the Tehran and Beijing regimes direct input into the international body’s policymaking on human rights.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Jorgen Watne Frydens, the Nobel Committee chair, spoke broadly about the advance of authoritarian regimes in the world and retreat of democracy in the announcement.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
These regimes persecute minorities, jail anyone who speaks freely, and rule through fear and censorship.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
In recent years, the prize has recognized female leaders confronting authoritarian regimes with courage and conviction.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
These centered on the technical requirements of implementing currency boards and dollarization regimes.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Vic Tafur, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Landing in dozens of African countries entailed negotiating with just as many different, and sometimes outdated, regulatory and permitting regimes.
—Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025
The move, however, has drawn criticism from legal experts and some members of Congress, who warn it could blur the line between law enforcement and war — and risk deeper confrontation with adversarial regimes in the hemisphere.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Their new roles give the Tehran and Beijing regimes direct input into the international body’s policymaking on human rights.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Jorgen Watne Frydens, the Nobel Committee chair, spoke broadly about the advance of authoritarian regimes in the world and retreat of democracy in the announcement.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
These regimes persecute minorities, jail anyone who speaks freely, and rule through fear and censorship.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
In recent years, the prize has recognized female leaders confronting authoritarian regimes with courage and conviction.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
These centered on the technical requirements of implementing currency boards and dollarization regimes.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regimes
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For policymakers and regulators, the coalition suggested establishing policy platforms that bring together various players—like governments, industry actors, standards setters and civil society—to co-develop fair and credible LCA frameworks while ensuring alignment, not fragmentation.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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State and county governments are helping to fund Utah’s national parks.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Past administrations have relied on law enforcement to interdict drug shipments.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Reich began teaching more than 40 years ago, serving on the faculties of Harvard, Brandeis, and finally at Berkeley (with stints in between serving in the Ford, Carter, and Clinton administrations).—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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The researchers are planning for larger trials to evaluate the outcomes in specific groups of people, comparing low-dose radiation injections with medication regimens.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bit by bit, the indoor climbing structures that were always a part of climbers’ off-season training regimens evolved into the gyms of today.—
Kelli María Korducki,
HubSpot,
17 Oct. 2025
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Suarez is now the subject of a state ethics complaint, filed last month by a Miami Beach resident, claiming that his communications violate campaign finance rules.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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There is also no indication that the change is being done in coordination with the MPA, rather this is about framing the content rules for users.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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In January, O'Connor took the reigns with planning the Magic Mike star's 48th birthday — a dinner with his friends and family at the famous Lebanese-Armenian restaurant Carousel in Los Angeles.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Leo chose his name in reference to the last Pope Leo XIII, who led the church from 1878 to 1903, one of the longest papal reigns, and is known for marshaling the church into the modern world.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Following the president's lead, Republicans in Congress introduced legislation to withhold federal funding from jurisdictions that celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day rather than Columbus Day.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Moore was on parole at the time of the crash and is believed to have been involved in more than 30 motor vehicle break-ins across multiple jurisdictions in Colorado, sheriff’s officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Regimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regimes. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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