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also régime
as in government
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 regime
The regime can give players living in poorer rural areas, where food and healthcare shortages are common, a chance of a far better life in Pyongyang.
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Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
The president and his top aides have offered varying explanations when asked about regime change, drawing criticism from Democrats and some conservatives who are demanding to know why Americans are being dragged into a war with no clear end in sight.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The firm has been accurately tracking public opinion in Venezuela for years despite the challenging conditions shaped by constraints and fears of persecution affecting free expression under the Chavista regime.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The recent remarks of the country's foreign minister indicate a lack of communication among the regime's remaining top officials.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
The president and his top aides have offered varying explanations when asked about regime change, drawing criticism from Democrats and some conservatives who are demanding to know why Americans are being dragged into a war with no clear end in sight.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The firm has been accurately tracking public opinion in Venezuela for years despite the challenging conditions shaped by constraints and fears of persecution affecting free expression under the Chavista regime.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The recent remarks of the country's foreign minister indicate a lack of communication among the regime's remaining top officials.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
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Budget deficit of 4% Such a target would also match last year's, which had marked a rare expansion of government spending relative to GDP.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some flights have left airports in US-friendly Persian Gulf states, including United Arab Emirates cities Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but the situation remains fluid and travelers are being urged to monitor government alert systems and check with their airlines.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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On a call from Mexico on Thursday with reporters, Estrada Juarez, 42, said DACA was supposed to protect people like her who work hard and follow the rules.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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For details on other rules, like how many and what kinds of fish anglers can bring home, or where and how to get needed licenses and permits, visit the Unified Government’s Fishing and Boating website.—
Sofi Zeman
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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The use of taxpayer dollars to combat negative publicity about the state and the governor isn’t new under the Newsom administration.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Members of Congress have also criticized the administration.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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And most importantly, the process, or democratic process to allow the people to elect and decide what the future system of governance should be.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Responsible governance requires periodic stress-testing of those systems.—
Timothy M. Herbst,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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