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as in sentence
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the controversial ruling by the state's supreme court caused an uproar
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2
as in decree
an order publicly issued by an authority
the FCC's ruling regarding the broadcasting of obscenities
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as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
the ruling opinion on premarital sex
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as in governing
to exercise authority or power over
a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly
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as in controlling
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 ruling
Gray Rohrer, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs appealed that ruling to the state Supreme Court.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Critics argue the measures target urban, educated, and affluent voters who may not support the ruling Fidesz party.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
After the board is finished hearing, ruling on and processing those appeals, their final numbers must still be sent back to the assessor, shipped down to the state’s Department of Revenue, then back to the assessor to apply exemptions.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
DeSantis thinks the decision will implicate some South Florida districts, but the ruling hasn’t been issued yet.
—Gray Rohrer, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The plaintiffs appealed that ruling to the state Supreme Court.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
How would the new ruling impact DACA recipients and first-time applicants?
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Critics argue the measures target urban, educated, and affluent voters who may not support the ruling Fidesz party.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
Along with another Gelfling, Kira (voiced by Lisa Maxwell), Jen is tasked with retrieving a shard of the crystal within three days to prevent the Skeksis from ruling Thra forever.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
After the board is finished hearing, ruling on and processing those appeals, their final numbers must still be sent back to the assessor, shipped down to the state’s Department of Revenue, then back to the assessor to apply exemptions.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruling
Noun
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Nichols offered a maximum sentence of 40 years without the ability to appeal in exchange for a guilty plea from Terry Rose.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Another analysis found that Benitez gave the strictest sentences of all federal judges in San Diego.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Friday that has imposed sanctions on five Russian cultural figures who are involved with organizing the Russian Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Popov was a deputy defense minister from 2013 until June 2024, when he was dismissed by presidential decree.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The district denies the labor violations, and both sides have filed accusations against the other with the state labor governing body.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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What many retirees and near-retirees don't realize, though, is that the rules governing debt collection shift considerably once retirement income enters the picture.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ainsley Zibrida netted a hat trick and dished four assists, while Reese Jefferson scored four goals and dished an assist while controlling two draws as Dighton-Rehoboth (4-1) defeated Greater New Bedford 16-1 in the South Coast Conference.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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By controlling growth in this manner, the researchers produced high-quality nickel oxide films with specific electronic properties, as reported by CGTN.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Olivier said the sentence and verdict was based solely on his actions on the day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The verdict capped a high-stakes, five-week trial in which the Justice Department and dozens of states argued the company controlled ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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But that edict died with him, Vaez said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Like most of her peers, Agnes follows her country’s various repressive edicts directed toward young women.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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New coach with reshaped front office After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2006 in the 2022-23 season, president of hockey operations Brian Burke and general manager Ron Hextall were fired.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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There are hopes for a postseason push in 2027, when Bedard enters his fourth NHL season, but general manager Kyle Davidson may be pumping the brakes — for now.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Ruling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruling. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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