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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
This optionality has become especially valuable in a world where macro regimes are shifting quickly.
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Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Under these conditions, California risks losing investment to states with more predictable regulatory regimes, especially Texas.
—Claudia Nunes, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
From the Middle East to Latin America, ordinary people are turning to USDT to hide and preserve their wealth from authoritative regimes and shield themselves against hyperinflation.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
China has put paid to the idea — long cherished among Western political theorists — that only free minds in open societies can truly innovate, and that, sooner or later, authoritarian regimes like China’s will stall out.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Rathbones' approach combines regulatory expertise – serving US clients under both SEC and FCA regimes in the US and UK, respectively, and also clients travelling between the UK and Europe – with a focus on long-term planning and personal service.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The striking parallels between the two regimes have led many observers to turn their attention to Iran and question whether the ailing Khamenei could face a similar fate.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
Between this and your previous documentary, Dear Future Children, there seems to be a desire to tell stories about people living under oppressive regimes.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Under these conditions, California risks losing investment to states with more predictable regulatory regimes, especially Texas.
—Claudia Nunes, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
From the Middle East to Latin America, ordinary people are turning to USDT to hide and preserve their wealth from authoritative regimes and shield themselves against hyperinflation.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
China has put paid to the idea — long cherished among Western political theorists — that only free minds in open societies can truly innovate, and that, sooner or later, authoritarian regimes like China’s will stall out.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Rathbones' approach combines regulatory expertise – serving US clients under both SEC and FCA regimes in the US and UK, respectively, and also clients travelling between the UK and Europe – with a focus on long-term planning and personal service.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
The striking parallels between the two regimes have led many observers to turn their attention to Iran and question whether the ailing Khamenei could face a similar fate.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
Between this and your previous documentary, Dear Future Children, there seems to be a desire to tell stories about people living under oppressive regimes.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regimes
Noun
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It’s also updated in real-time throughout the year and its data is gathered by close monitoring of individual governments’ portals.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The fact that money is being deceptively extracted from Americans and funneled to foreign governments and crime rings, harming economic security, stoking fear and empowering bad foreign actors, is a national emergency.—
Caroline Melear,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trepel, who participated in the prosecution of officers involved in Floyd’s death, told AP Thursday that the current DOJ lacks the independence of previous administrations.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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While previous administrations have flirted with pay caps—most notably former President Barack Obama’s proposal to limit contractor pay to $400,000—none have attempted to use their podium to unilaterally dictate the internal dividend and buyback policies of private companies.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Regimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regimes. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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