regimes

variants also régimes
plural of regime

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of regimes Despite the many obstacles to deployment, the technology is already bringing autocratic regimes the upsides of cheaper surveillance, smarter censorship, and fewer human subordinates to fear and distrust. — Seva Gunitsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026 But the right approach depends on a range of factors, including the type of shares, the timing of the gift, applicable tax regimes and the structures used to receive the donation. — Joe Crome, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Sherman also had unfulfilling experiences in free agency under previous regimes, including Derek Jeter’s decision to give a four-year, $53 million contract to Avisail Garcia. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 Hypersonic weapons can operate between these regimes, potentially complicating detection and interception. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026 The Gators would go on to finish first in the SEC, but weren’t recognized as champions because of NCAA violations committed by previous coaching regimes. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 Just as authoritarian regimes can deny access to warzones to independent journalists, governments can order Earth-observation companies to restrict access to images of specific areas. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Would there be more players in these industries if there were fewer government safety rules and inspection regimes? — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 More than 30 staff members exited, including multiple assistant GMs, the media relations director, the team doctor, strength coaches, most of the analytics department and much of a front office constructed by previous regimes. — Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regimes
Noun
  • Much of those losses were uninsured, leaving the losses to be absorbed by governments, businesses, or households.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The regional official also said security agencies from four regional countries were working to establish the co-pilot’s motives, aided by the United States and other Western governments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Its rules about transfers and conference membership seem arbitrary and deferential to the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences, college football's most influential.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The proposal arrived as California works through a broader overhaul of recycling rules.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Complaints about healthcare in Arizona’s prisons have spanned both Republican and Democratic administrations.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The process to assemble one of the country’s largest rails-to-trails corridors took about two decades, spanning four mayoral administrations.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Regimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regimes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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