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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
The prominence of Hasan Piker, an apologist for terrorism and a proponent of authoritarian regimes, has revealed a much broader comfort on the left with illiberal ideas and violent methods.
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
There are oppressive regimes globally.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The company said Nevada and Texas have modernized their corporate governance regimes and were a reincorporation option.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
During his Africa visit, Leo traveled to four countries including Equatorial Guinea, which is ruled by what is widely seen as one of the most repressive regimes in the world.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Around the world, the promise of community radio remains precarious due to hostile legislation, authoritarian regimes, unfavorable regulatory environments, financial hurdles, and insufficient volunteerism.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
There are oppressive regimes globally.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The company said Nevada and Texas have modernized their corporate governance regimes and were a reincorporation option.
—Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
During his Africa visit, Leo traveled to four countries including Equatorial Guinea, which is ruled by what is widely seen as one of the most repressive regimes in the world.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Around the world, the promise of community radio remains precarious due to hostile legislation, authoritarian regimes, unfavorable regulatory environments, financial hurdles, and insufficient volunteerism.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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 1 May. 2026.
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