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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
In a memo submitted earlier this year to the federal judge in Texas overseeing the case, the FBI asserted that the Venezuelan regime is actively enabling the expansion of Tren de Aragua as part of a campaign to destabilize neighboring countries and the United States.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Paramount, which has flashy new owners in Skydance, has been aggressively making deals with big names to bolster its film roster, all par for the course for a new regime looking to make a name for themselves.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Threats to academic freedom and hostility towards immigrants seemed eerily reminiscent of past authoritarian regimes.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Syria’s regime could not survive without Hezbollah.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Paramount, which has flashy new owners in Skydance, has been aggressively making deals with big names to bolster its film roster, all par for the course for a new regime looking to make a name for themselves.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Threats to academic freedom and hostility towards immigrants seemed eerily reminiscent of past authoritarian regimes.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Syria’s regime could not survive without Hezbollah.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
Noun
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Tonolli encouraged O’Connor to grant the government’s motion to dismiss.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, the federal hiring freeze imposed earlier this year put these dreams of government work on hold.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kasperowicz emphasized those are lower now than under the Biden administration, when vacancy rates were 19% and 20% for doctors and nurses, respectively.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All in all, Southern small talk rules are a fickle thing to follow.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers in many states have changed the rules in recent decades to protect winners from being targeted by criminals and unscrupulous people asking for money.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Akhmadaliev’s title reign ended in April 2023 when Marlon Tapales took a split decision from him in San Antonio, Texas.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In fact, if the ongoing reign of multiplayer shooter Marvel Rivals is any indication, the comic book character wrapping might just be the incentive needed to get otherwise bookish gamers fully committed to the bloodsport.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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There does appear to be an air of optimism around although uncertainty still surrounds the fate of USA Cricket, offered a three-month lifeline by the International Cricket Council to address its governance issues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The vote marked a public setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former Chicago Teachers Union organizer navigating the shift from movement politics to municipal governance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, even with lower net prices, medical cost savings would be predicated on improvement of levels of persistence on treatment regimens, along with more intensive nutritional support and lifestyle management (diet and exercise).—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most of these women are juggling children, work, and a very difficult treatment regimen.—
Revathi Advaithi,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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No, a dictatorship is not the same as democracy.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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First, the Chavist regime of Nicolás Maduro is not operating like a real state or even a classic dictatorship.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Just days after the sadness at Annunciation, the feeling outside the church of doing something was palpable, not the endless tyranny of hoping somebody else does something.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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Due process is what stands between individuals and tyranny.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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