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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
However, when combined with broader tax regimes, these tax policies may contribute to gradual shifts in where ultra-wealthy individuals allocate assets, particularly toward lower-tax jurisdictions.
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Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The episode underscored growing limits to Moscow’s ability to protect its allies, mirroring recent failures to secure the regimes of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, and the leadership in Iran.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Growing up in Miami, Navarro was part of the enclave of Latinos whose political perspectives were shaped by having fled Fidel’s Castro’s Cuba and other communist regimes in Latin America.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Fiscal policy, household safety nets, exchange-rate regimes, financial repression, reserve accumulation and asset-market depth are more plausible drivers of persistent current-account gaps.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Yet, the courage and determination of lawyers who insist upon proper enforcement of the law, even in corrupt and dictatorial regimes, stand as their own form of powerful dissent.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
But these arrangements fell apart as fascism rose across Europe and Asia and regimes from Nazi Germany to Imperial Japan denounced their international legal obligations.
—Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Over the course of her Sony tenure spanning many regimes, Steinberg played a key role in a number of castings that defined TV series and launched — or reinvented — acting careers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 May 2026
The Academy rules work for countries with democratic governments but not for countries with despotic regimes.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 May 2026
Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The episode underscored growing limits to Moscow’s ability to protect its allies, mirroring recent failures to secure the regimes of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, and the leadership in Iran.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Growing up in Miami, Navarro was part of the enclave of Latinos whose political perspectives were shaped by having fled Fidel’s Castro’s Cuba and other communist regimes in Latin America.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Fiscal policy, household safety nets, exchange-rate regimes, financial repression, reserve accumulation and asset-market depth are more plausible drivers of persistent current-account gaps.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Yet, the courage and determination of lawyers who insist upon proper enforcement of the law, even in corrupt and dictatorial regimes, stand as their own form of powerful dissent.
—Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026
But these arrangements fell apart as fascism rose across Europe and Asia and regimes from Nazi Germany to Imperial Japan denounced their international legal obligations.
—Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Over the course of her Sony tenure spanning many regimes, Steinberg played a key role in a number of castings that defined TV series and launched — or reinvented — acting careers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 May 2026
The Academy rules work for countries with democratic governments but not for countries with despotic regimes.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regimes
Noun
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Tribal governments and Catholic leaders argue that the projects violate religious freedom and federal protections.—
Julie Watson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The Court’s opinion was not a direct order forcing governments to close coal mines the next morning.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Golf’s elite spaces and long-standing rules don’t always make room for those who don’t abide by norms.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The piece suggests that for many voters, especially Democrats and left-leaning independents, candidate choice is being driven less by enthusiasm than by anxiety over the rules of the state’s top-two primary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Well, there's always been ambiguity and many administrations have pledged to put a number or put some kind of line on it.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Previous administrations had limited the detention time of immigrants with serious health issues.—
Rob Kuznia,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Regimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regimes. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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