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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
Which is where the 2022 Heat first-round pick was for the entirety of the loss to the Hornets, even with the Heat losing starting center Bam Adebayo in the opening ticks of the second quarter to the back injury inflicted by what later was ruled a flagrant foul on Hornets guard LaMelo Ball.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In 1934, World Cup took place in Italy, then ruled by fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The recently formed Racial Disparities Review Committee comes nearly 13 years after a federal judge ruled that the stop-and-frisk tactics of the nation’s largest police force violated the constitutional rights of minorities.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Idaho Supreme Court ruled in the nonprofit’s favor.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2026
He's ousted the man who ruled for 16 years.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
All construction related to President Donald Trump‘s $400 million ballroom can continue, an appeals court ruled late Friday.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Jurors had unanimously ruled in favor of Ramirez and found the city liable for retaliation related to her whistleblower complaints.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Twelve courts have ruled, on motions to dismiss, that plaintiffs have sufficiently pleaded that these companies’ products constitute credit and that their accompanying fees are subject to the act’s protections.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In 1934, World Cup took place in Italy, then ruled by fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The recently formed Racial Disparities Review Committee comes nearly 13 years after a federal judge ruled that the stop-and-frisk tactics of the nation’s largest police force violated the constitutional rights of minorities.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Idaho Supreme Court ruled in the nonprofit’s favor.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2026
He's ousted the man who ruled for 16 years.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
All construction related to President Donald Trump‘s $400 million ballroom can continue, an appeals court ruled late Friday.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Jurors had unanimously ruled in favor of Ramirez and found the city liable for retaliation related to her whistleblower complaints.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Twelve courts have ruled, on motions to dismiss, that plaintiffs have sufficiently pleaded that these companies’ products constitute credit and that their accompanying fees are subject to the act’s protections.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruled
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In the context of his live deposition, Sheriff Nanos did not understand the question related to discipline with a different agency not governed by the Arizona Peace Officer's Bill of Rights.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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This wartime structure differs sharply from the way the Islamic Republic was governed for 37 years under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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For the first time all season, both stars controlled the game — just at different times.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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These images are easy to fake or are displayed on fraudulent websites controlled by the scammer.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The scientists found both were composed of a fibrous material that contained many stinging cells called spirocysts, which belong exclusively to the branch of aquatic invertebrates known as cnidarians.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters in northern Colorado contained a small wildfire burning near Horsetooth Reservoir west of Fort Collins on Thursday night and lifted evacuation orders east of the reservoir.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Authorities regulated wrestling as a sport; this meant taxes, regulations, and safety laws.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Prediction markets are also more widely available than online betting apps, because they’re regulated differently.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Sirota said Medicaid and HCPF staff worked to give legislators information on where costs were increasing and how those costs could be curbed.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tunnery was diagnosed with glioblastoma and treated her pain with opioids that brought on severe side effects, curbed her appetite and led to a severe physical decline, Cronin and Watson said.—
Clark Corbin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2026
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Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel, Parker Wotherspoon, Blake Lizotte and Connor Dewar also missed Saturday’s game against Washington, which kept its faint playoff hopes alive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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That mix of nature and physical movement kept me grounded.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The extension underscores how the fallout from the Iran war has boosted Moscow’s ability to profit from its energy exports, which had been restrained since the invasion of Ukraine.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The extension underscores how the fallout from the Iran war has boosted Moscow’s ability to profit from its energy exports, which had been restrained since the invasion of Ukraine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Make sure to have all of your ingredients prepped, measured, and ready to go.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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His life was not measured in years, but in love, sacrifice, and purpose.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Ruled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruled. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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