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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
Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The government has challenged the ruling, triggering a lengthy appeals process — highly unusual in immigration cases that don’t involve serious crimes.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Sizwe Mpofu Walsh, Time, 23 May 2025
Both Sheinbaum and Brugada are prominent members of the ruling Morena party.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Ella Lee, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
Niki Taylor is back ruling the runway.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This ruling comes amid broader debates in the United States over the future of TPS, a humanitarian immigration program, and illustrates the judiciary’s influential role in shaping national immigration policy.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The government has challenged the ruling, triggering a lengthy appeals process — highly unusual in immigration cases that don’t involve serious crimes.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Ramaphosa and his ruling African National Congress party have presided over 30 years of misgovernance and Black stagnation, and the ANC’s grip on power is now looking shakier.
—Sizwe Mpofu Walsh, Time, 23 May 2025
Both Sheinbaum and Brugada are prominent members of the ruling Morena party.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Verb
The court also did so in the battle over the president’s birthright citizenship restrictions, ultimately ruling 6-3 that judges couldn’t issue universal injunctions blocking the policy.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
Niki Taylor is back ruling the runway.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruling
Noun
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Between sentences of Italian, the two falter, Knox in tears, Mignini unwilling to bend, and try to work their way through the case and their motivations.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The misdemeanor for fourth degree child abuse is up to one year sentence, according to the news release.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this week, Maduro signed constitutional decrees to ready the country’s security powers to defend itself in case of an attack.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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That decree includes a revision to international maritime transport rules, in which China could potentially charge special fees on vessels when calling at Chinese ports or prohibit or restrict these vessels’ port access in China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dissent is nothing more than the expression of an opinion that varies from the prevailing or traditional view or the position held by those in power.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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France, unlike Germany, the Netherlands and some other countries in Europe, doesn’t have a tradition of political coalitions governing together.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Failing to make an appointment within the 30-day period means the governing body can appoint someone.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dutch Bros 'controlling this corner,' Uncle Bill's says Dutch Bros was created in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Return slowly on an inhale, controlling the resistance.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The verdict is still out as to whether September’s pullback in cattle futures is a temporary pause in an ongoing climb higher or the first sign of lasting relief in a costly beef cycle.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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After the verdict was read, Diddy turned to the jury, placing his hands in a prayer-like fashion, according to the Associated Press.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The edict also created mass confusion and even panic among current H-1B holders and employers, thanks to conflicting statements from the White House.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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The edict is also risky, potentially giving viewers the sense that Brennan is less able to question or challenge her guests — one of the main elements of TV’s Sunday political shows that bring viewers to them in the first place.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lawn chairs are permitted in the general festival areas.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Financial advisors call this lifespan, or longevity, and is calculated individually by providing some general health and family history information.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Ruling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruling. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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