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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
For over a century, states—including the United States, European states, Russia, and Israel—have tried to topple regimes with air power alone.
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Richard Hall, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Scholars vigorously debate the reasons why the United States locks up more of its citizens than any other liberal democracy, or even most authoritarian regimes.
—Kevin B. Smith, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
But history lacks good examples of air campaigns that have easily toppled regimes and led to replacements that the attackers preferred.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
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
Serviceberry trees are quite adaptable to different soil and moisture regimes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.
—February 17, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
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.
—Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Kelly has said the effort to criminally punish lawmakers for participating in the clip resembles foreign regimes.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
Richard Hall, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Scholars vigorously debate the reasons why the United States locks up more of its citizens than any other liberal democracy, or even most authoritarian regimes.
—Kevin B. Smith, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
But history lacks good examples of air campaigns that have easily toppled regimes and led to replacements that the attackers preferred.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
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
Serviceberry trees are quite adaptable to different soil and moisture regimes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
This unit will also enforce Florida’s existing foreign adversary laws — including restrictions on land ownership — and expand accountability to companies and individuals aligned with hostile regimes that threaten Floridians’ privacy, security and sovereignty.
—February 17, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
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.
—Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Kelly has said the effort to criminally punish lawmakers for participating in the clip resembles foreign regimes.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regimes
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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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“Regimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regimes. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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