RULED Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

ruled

verb

Definition of ruled next

past tense of rule

as in governed

to exercise authority or power over a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly

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as in controlled

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) a monarch who is known for ruling her emotions with an iron hand

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Recent Examples of ruled There is little reason to think that Leon, who has already ruled against the government, will look with particular kindness on this experiment in literary form. —

Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026 Libras can be superficial because the sign is ruled by Venus, which appreciates beauty, as Sarah calls Bonnie out for after her surgery. —

Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026 The allegations against Stillman would proceed first, the judge ruled, and only if the Toledo family won their case would the other claims proceed — a win for the city. —

Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 Ceddanne Rafaela, the next batter up, didn’t challenge a 1-0 four-seamer well outside the zone, which Diaz ruled a strike. —

Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026 The error could have just as easily been ruled a hit. —

Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026 How it got used in this later time was old data to determine today's discrimination, which the courts ruled against. —

ABC News, 3 May 2026 In the first inning on April 18, Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo challenged an 0-1 splitter that the umpire ruled a ball. —

Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Regardless of whether plans are rejigged, there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance for Charles, 77, as befitting a state visit of a British king to a country that his ancestors once ruled. —

Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026

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Products governed by a trade deal with Canada and Mexico also were excluded.

— Zac Anderson, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Homeowners associations must adopt hurricane protection specifications for every parcel governed by the association, and these typically include the color and style for products that comply with the applicable building code.

— Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026