as in rules
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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Recent Examples of regimens
Mom taught me animal behavior, obedience training, coat and skin conditioning, muscle-development regimens, show logistics, ring dynamics.
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Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
In a rapidly evolving health care marketplace, thoughtful regulation can support technological innovation while preserving the essential safeguards that protect people navigating increasingly complex medication regimens.
—Mark A. Munger, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to traditional treatments, the spa also offers nutrition, spiritual, and wellbeing-based regimens, too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
But shorter, less intense fasting regimens seem to have no effect on cognition and are unlikely to provide a boost to those with cognitive decline, Bloemendaal said.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Baseboards are often neglected in our cleaning regimens, but the truth is, our baseboards collect dust, debris, and stains just like any other area of the home.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Some of us had meticulous regimens (involving facials, veneers, and multiple hair and makeup trials) while others went with the flow (booking a hair appointment the day of).
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
His observations about the barbarity of women’s beauty regimens aren’t exactly new, but they are acted out with enthusiasm and verve.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
The girls have spent months or years training in singing, dancing, rapping and performing – all while following demanding exercise and diet regimens.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
In a rapidly evolving health care marketplace, thoughtful regulation can support technological innovation while preserving the essential safeguards that protect people navigating increasingly complex medication regimens.
—Mark A. Munger, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to traditional treatments, the spa also offers nutrition, spiritual, and wellbeing-based regimens, too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
But shorter, less intense fasting regimens seem to have no effect on cognition and are unlikely to provide a boost to those with cognitive decline, Bloemendaal said.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Baseboards are often neglected in our cleaning regimens, but the truth is, our baseboards collect dust, debris, and stains just like any other area of the home.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Some of us had meticulous regimens (involving facials, veneers, and multiple hair and makeup trials) while others went with the flow (booking a hair appointment the day of).
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
His observations about the barbarity of women’s beauty regimens aren’t exactly new, but they are acted out with enthusiasm and verve.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
The girls have spent months or years training in singing, dancing, rapping and performing – all while following demanding exercise and diet regimens.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regimens
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The assembly may interpret the rules to exclude reformist clerics who favor greater social freedoms and engagement with the outside world.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Some users have voiced anger at how the situation was handled, claiming that either Kalshi’s rules should have been communicated more clearly, or that its markets should have been more narrowly worded to avoid confusion.—
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
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With many travelers stranded because of the airspace closures, multiple governments are reportedly discussing options to get them home, including repatriation flights.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The bill contains provisions encouraging local and state governments to build more housing.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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The legal stance has drawn fire from former officials of the EEOC and the Labor Department who served in several presidential administrations and formed a group called EEO Leaders.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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However, some speakers said that current ICE leadership can’t be compared with those under previous administrations.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Her poems insist that cultural survival is inseparable from historical memory, and that the present war cannot be understood without acknowledging earlier regimes of violence against language, authorship, and truth.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Her decision to launch skincare aligns with traditional K-beauty regimes, which prioritizes long-term skin health, hydration and barrier protection over covering imperfections with makeup.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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