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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
Across the continent, investors have long cited restrictive or opaque capital control regimes as a deterrent to large-scale commitment, particularly when repatriating profits or exiting investments is uncertain.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Clearly, if Futurism’s innovations are key to the development of modernism, then the political and social contexts that Futurism emerged from, and the values of the regimes that enabled it, also manifest in modernism.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
Funds routed through weakly regulated financial centers, often under nominal compliance regimes, help seed narratives designed to divide Western societies and undermine political cohesion.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The Vatican has said that some of the themes Leo will raise in Africa are the exploitation of natural and human resources, corruption and authoritarian regimes.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
New wars are sustaining old energy regimes, driving price volatility through the same fossil-fuel supply chains the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program was designed to buffer against half a century ago.
—Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
In responding to tariffs, companies should carefully consider the legal implications under both the trade and the due diligence regimes.
—Sarah Dadush, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
In December, 1989, at the conclusion of a year when Communist regimes across Eastern Europe were collapsing, Ceaușescu ordered the violent quashing of demonstrations in the western city of Timișoara.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
These are nations with 50, 60, 70-year regimes that pay very close attention to history, right?
—NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Clearly, if Futurism’s innovations are key to the development of modernism, then the political and social contexts that Futurism emerged from, and the values of the regimes that enabled it, also manifest in modernism.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
Funds routed through weakly regulated financial centers, often under nominal compliance regimes, help seed narratives designed to divide Western societies and undermine political cohesion.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The Vatican has said that some of the themes Leo will raise in Africa are the exploitation of natural and human resources, corruption and authoritarian regimes.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
New wars are sustaining old energy regimes, driving price volatility through the same fossil-fuel supply chains the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program was designed to buffer against half a century ago.
—Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
In responding to tariffs, companies should carefully consider the legal implications under both the trade and the due diligence regimes.
—Sarah Dadush, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
In December, 1989, at the conclusion of a year when Communist regimes across Eastern Europe were collapsing, Ceaușescu ordered the violent quashing of demonstrations in the western city of Timișoara.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
These are nations with 50, 60, 70-year regimes that pay very close attention to history, right?
—NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regimes
Noun
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With worker shortages deepening across the region, governments are running out of time.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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On the other, governments across the hemisphere are experimenting with approaches that emphasize economic liberalization and strong security measures.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Confirm whether the rules apply to all classes of e-bikes as some areas also have stricter laws for the faster (class 3) e-bikes.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In past administrations, sketches of downtown concepts were drawn and put on a shelf.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Trump officials, like those in past administrations, have argued that such a warrant requirement would overburden law enforcement and endanger national security.—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Regimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regimes. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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