Synonyms of ruled

ruled

verb

past tense of rule

1

as in governed

to exercise authority or power over

a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• governed
• controlled
• dominated
• dictated
• commanded
• managed
• swayed
• domineered
• administered
• captained
• led
• presided (over)
• bossed
• oversaw
• conducted
• regulated
• headed
• directed
• supervised
• conquered
• mastered
• subjugated
• oppressed
• reigned (over)
• micromanaged
• tyrannized
• subdued
• superintended
• lorded (it over)

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• controlled
• contained
• regulated
• curbed
• kept
• restrained
• measured
• governed
• suppressed
• stifled
• held
• constrained
• checked
• tamed
• inhibited
• stopped
• bridled
• pulled in
• swallowed
• reined (in)
• interrupted
• strangled
• smothered
• blocked
• repressed
• arrested
• hampered
• impeded
• hindered
• held back
• silenced
• choked (back)
• muffled
• minced
• obstructed
• squelched
• sank
• pocketed
• bottled (up)
• handcuffed
• muzzled
• gagged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• liberated
• loosened
• expressed
• unleashed
• aired
• took out
• loosed
• vented

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ruled

The nation, of course, once ruled the ancient world and its past has contributed to the foundations of modern culture. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Though the judge had not yet ruled, no state wanted to have to fork over money for that privilege — especially considering Paramount had voluntarily offered that fee to Warner as a sweetener to secure the deal. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

In the Acosta case, Kelly ruled that precedent required that the White House give proper notice of a revocation of a credential. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

But once again women ruled the red carpet, dominating the style conversations. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

It’s ruled an accidental death, but Neagley feels something is off. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Recommendations From the Star-Telegram, a story on a top high school baseball pitcher being ruled ineligible in Texas for transferring for athletic reasons. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Porro is still missing with the muscular issue which ruled him out of Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Everton, while record signing Tonali, who started the game, picked up a knock and will not be available. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

When the Supreme Court ruled the tariffs unlawful in February, the administration replaced them with those empowered under a different statutory authority. — Jonas Nahm, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026