as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
with the start of the new year, a new party will have regimen over the nation and, hopefully, bring some much-needed change
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Below, shop Rapier’s regimen including picks from Coco & Eve, Pura D’or, Ouai, Kitsch, Tangle Teezer, and more—all under $60.
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Rain passes; the regimen doesn’t.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
The original regimen called for three doses.
—Fran Kritz, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
While TikTok creators touted this regimen as a novel shortcut to fitness, the idea actually comes from research dating back to 2007, when Japanese scientists found this rhythm improved blood pressure, strengthened leg muscles, and boosted aerobic capacity.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Rain passes; the regimen doesn’t.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
The original regimen called for three doses.
—Fran Kritz, NPR, 30 Dec. 2025
While TikTok creators touted this regimen as a novel shortcut to fitness, the idea actually comes from research dating back to 2007, when Japanese scientists found this rhythm improved blood pressure, strengthened leg muscles, and boosted aerobic capacity.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regimen
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The federal government pays 90% of the costs of Idaho’s Medicaid expansion, which as of early 2025 provided access to care for about 90,000 lower-income Idaho residents who earn too much to qualify for standard Medicaid but not enough for private insurance discounts.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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But that’s often in spite of, not because of, government design.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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About 58% of the East Arlington campus is in need of repair or replacement to uphold Arlington ISD’s values and expectations, according to an administration report.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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While Glaser tones it down on stage, the same rules don’t apply for the red carpet.—
Emily St. Martin,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which determined each year's nominees until they were deposed as the deciding committee in 2022 in the wake of a scandal, revised its rules around animation in 2014.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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In response, the regime in Iran has cut all lines of communication.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The mayor’s style of governance isn’t collaboration.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Venezuela’s military ranks have grown over the past decade and have become ever more entwined with the country’s economic system and governance.—
Michael Albertus,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Regimen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regimen. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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