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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
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.
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Alex Averbuch, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Her decision to launch skincare aligns with traditional K-beauty regimes, which prioritizes long-term skin health, hydration and barrier protection over covering imperfections with makeup.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 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
The Islamic Republic has demonstrated that mass violence against civilians can be followed not by isolation but by negotiation — sending a devastating signal not only to Iranians but to authoritarian regimes everywhere.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Families increasingly recognize that policy regimes can change rapidly.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Alex Averbuch, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Her decision to launch skincare aligns with traditional K-beauty regimes, which prioritizes long-term skin health, hydration and barrier protection over covering imperfections with makeup.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 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
The Islamic Republic has demonstrated that mass violence against civilians can be followed not by isolation but by negotiation — sending a devastating signal not only to Iranians but to authoritarian regimes everywhere.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Families increasingly recognize that policy regimes can change rapidly.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regimes
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More than two dozen countries joined the board’s first meeting in Washington on Thursday, offering a concrete look at the governments that will shape Gaza’s future, Axios noted.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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On the other side of the Atlantic, governments are promising to hold the wealthy, powerful and politically connected to account.—
Anthony Faiola,
Washington Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Local departments of social services were also cited for weaknesses in managing bank accounts, following procurement rules, monitoring contracts and ensuring lawful disbursements.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Spirited Away creates a new, fascinating mythology with its own mysterious rules and customs, pitting 10-year-old Chihiro against dragons and demons with only her strength of will to guide her.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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The persistence of deportation and enforcement practices across Democratic and Republican administrations reflects a broader failure to establish genuinely humane immigration policies.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The endangerment finding has been in place for more than 15 years, across administrations from both parties.—
Yoca Arditi-Rocha,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Regimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regimes. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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