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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 authoritarian regime uses power gained democratically to break democratic norms, undermine democratic institutions and tilt the playing field in its own favor.
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Karrin Vasby Anderson, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The clerical regime uses the IRGC for its terrorist and kidnapping operations abroad.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite the regime’s efforts to contain it, every year, the fireworks grew bigger.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
However, the company has been the most prominent provider of age assurance services under the new U.K. regime.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
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Karrin Vasby Anderson, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
The clerical regime uses the IRGC for its terrorist and kidnapping operations abroad.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite the regime’s efforts to contain it, every year, the fireworks grew bigger.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
However, the company has been the most prominent provider of age assurance services under the new U.K. regime.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
Noun
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Although Lerner later resigned, the controversy became a lasting symbol of what Republicans call the weaponization of government against ideological opponents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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However those who saw rates remaining the same jumped to 7 members, indicating a more hawkish position for the Fed and raising the ire of the current administration.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Because under the Biden administration, the FDA tore down nearly every safety regulation surrounding the drug.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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See rules for Competitive Wordle toward the end of this post.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Spanish competition’s salary limit rules basically set the amount of money teams are allowed to spend on player’s wages.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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With John Cena's reign coming to an end, the WWE has released Farewell Tour hats, belts, t-shirts, jerseys, and many more accessories to commemorate the superstar wrestler.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The king’s attitude toward the second president of his reign remains harder to judge.—
Alexander Larman,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Greenfield's departure will therefore be considered a significant moment for Ben & Jerry's, while also serving as a symbol of the clash between corporate governance and brand activism.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sophia’s long-standing area of focus is in guiding organizations on how to balance immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Eastern-style methods, including tongue and pulse diagnoses, along with the more Western-nodding body composition analysis, nutritional advice and detox regimens like the three-day program designed by tennis legend Novak Djokovic, enable guests to tailor their ideal wellness retreat.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Today, the regimen is mainly divided into mat Pilates, done on the floor, and reformer Pilates, with the machine.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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In 1979, when Chile was under the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet, 19-year-old Soto gave birth to the twin girls in the coastal town of Hualpén in Biobío province.—
Rafael Romo,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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The police and the prosecutor’s office, faithful tools of the dictatorship, captured 13 businessmen in just a few hours, including two who had come to negotiate at Casa Presidencial.—
Óscar Martínez & Carlos Martínez,
The Dial,
16 Sep. 2025
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The tyranny of any minority cannot and must not be allowed to stifle discussion and rule over our land.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Though officially prohibited, Western movies, music and television circulated widely as contraband and highlighted themes like resistance to tyranny and the moral superiority of the West.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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