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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
Once a sky-blue democracy is restored, may Trump’s days of infamy be ruled illegitimate and his name and legacy duly tainted by all of history, darkly blackened or cautiously reddened in the honest records that this twerp and his twisted cohorts have conspired so heinously to whitewash.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The elder Khamenei had ruled Iran since 1989 until his death.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri,emma Graham, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Menzel scored, capping UConn’s 9-4 win over New Haven, and it was ruled an inside-the-park home run.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
The company, however, remains entangled in several ongoing lawsuits, including one in which a state judge ruled last week that Sable still needed to comply with state and local requirements before a restart as outlined in the federal consent decree that followed the 2015 spill.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The court ruled Thursday that the state law banning Section 8 discrimination violates the Fourth Amendment.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
At first, DeBruce was also sentenced to death, but his punishment was later reduced to life in prison after a court ruled his attorney had provided ineffective representation during the penalty phase of his trial.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
The team ruled him out less than 15 minutes later.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
One of the first strikes hit near the offices of the 86-year-old Khamenei, who had ruled since 1989 and held ultimate power.
—Brian Melley, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The elder Khamenei had ruled Iran since 1989 until his death.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri,emma Graham, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Menzel scored, capping UConn’s 9-4 win over New Haven, and it was ruled an inside-the-park home run.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
The company, however, remains entangled in several ongoing lawsuits, including one in which a state judge ruled last week that Sable still needed to comply with state and local requirements before a restart as outlined in the federal consent decree that followed the 2015 spill.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The court ruled Thursday that the state law banning Section 8 discrimination violates the Fourth Amendment.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
At first, DeBruce was also sentenced to death, but his punishment was later reduced to life in prison after a court ruled his attorney had provided ineffective representation during the penalty phase of his trial.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
The team ruled him out less than 15 minutes later.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
One of the first strikes hit near the offices of the 86-year-old Khamenei, who had ruled since 1989 and held ultimate power.
—Brian Melley, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruled
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It is governed by a brutal regime that oppresses its people and is an enemy to the United States.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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During the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the country's former monarch, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was overthrown and replaced by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who established an Islamic Republic that transformed the country into a theocratic state governed by strict religious rule.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The exceptions would be Florida and Texas, where Republicans have controlled the state legislatures for decades.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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But if the rate of growth in broad money is controlled, then higher spending on oil and gasoline will be offset by lower spending on other items, restraining overall inflation.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The message from Balich to Ogalla contained strategy on how the County Board should act on the 143rd Street widening project through Homer Glen, which was a contentious issue.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of aircraft shelters likely contained more planes, hidden from satellite view.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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But defense is heavily regulated by international humanitarian law and weapons testing standards, which in theory should also address the use of artificial intelligence.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Electricity supplies are mostly regulated at the state level and managed across regions, using market structures that vary across the country.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The treasurer’s office under Russell has put more funds into private and domestic markets and curbed reliance on investment managers who receive large fees for their work.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Crude oil surged as much as 29%, the biggest intraday move since April 2020, as more Gulf producers curbed production and Iran named the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as its new supreme leader.—
Nasteho Said,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The average stay there is only nine days, according to ICE data, but some detainees have been kept for months amid court cases or logistical issues related to deportation.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The third-year swingman hasn’t totaled less than 17 points in his last eight games and kept the fireworks going against the Heat.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The officers who restrained him are not seen providing medical care immediately after he's removed from the vehicle.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The yellow pops and Nike’s designers may have, for once, restrained themselves in the design.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But his candid portrayal of challenges and tech goals on Thursday was far more measured in tone.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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His second outing for the house, however, which took place on Sunday, felt more measured, shifting the focus toward tailoring while still playing with sculptural silhouettes.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Ruled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruled. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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