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also régimes
as in governments
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 regimes
After several years of draft falters — dating back to previous regimes — Morgan, who was a part of a few of those setbacks, put together a rookie group with instant impact and immense upside.
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Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Hostile foreign regimes actively target our statehouses, universities, technology systems and supply chains, often outside the direct view of Washington.
—February 17, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The Islamic Republic has demonstrated that mass violence against civilians can be followed not by isolation but by negotiation — sending a devastating signal not only to Iranians but to authoritarian regimes everywhere.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Families increasingly recognize that policy regimes can change rapidly.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
For every Pollak that offered a rejoinder to the fascist appropriation of Greece and Rome, there were apologists and collaborators who gladly excavated the ancients for the purposes of modern regimes.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Also, what this film is about is the generational trauma that authoritarian regimes can cause.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 10 Feb. 2026
When oppressive regimes do collapse, the first thing people tend to do is topple the statues; this literal iconoclasm becomes an outlet for their relief and rage.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
The city’s unique pace of regulation, agile visa regimes, and deep integration across sectors from education to manufacturing provide a seamless environment for businesses to pilot, scale, and diversify quickly, often cutting through the bureaucratic inertia found elsewhere.
—Abdulla Belhoul, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Hostile foreign regimes actively target our statehouses, universities, technology systems and supply chains, often outside the direct view of Washington.
—February 17, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The Islamic Republic has demonstrated that mass violence against civilians can be followed not by isolation but by negotiation — sending a devastating signal not only to Iranians but to authoritarian regimes everywhere.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Families increasingly recognize that policy regimes can change rapidly.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
For every Pollak that offered a rejoinder to the fascist appropriation of Greece and Rome, there were apologists and collaborators who gladly excavated the ancients for the purposes of modern regimes.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Also, what this film is about is the generational trauma that authoritarian regimes can cause.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 10 Feb. 2026
When oppressive regimes do collapse, the first thing people tend to do is topple the statues; this literal iconoclasm becomes an outlet for their relief and rage.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
The city’s unique pace of regulation, agile visa regimes, and deep integration across sectors from education to manufacturing provide a seamless environment for businesses to pilot, scale, and diversify quickly, often cutting through the bureaucratic inertia found elsewhere.
—Abdulla Belhoul, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regimes
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While the International Olympic Committee does not award prize money, many governments and national Olympic bodies offer cash bonuses.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Given that peril, should governments regulate AI?—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Heat strengthens pure metals Standard metallurgical rules dictate that heat eases atomic movement, rendering metals more pliable and simpler to reshape under normal conditions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Employers then automatically increase your contributions by 1% of your paya year until the contributions reach between 8% and 10%, depending on state rules.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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In prior administrations, including during my time in the Obama administration, such leverage ran into statutory guardrails under the Taiwan Relations Act, which obligates the United States to provide Taiwan defensive capabilities.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Although previous administrations allowed immigrants to have bond hearings, the past is the past, Jones wrote.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Regimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regimes. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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