ruling (on)

present participle of rule (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruling (on)
Verb
  • Palmer was part of a movement deciding to try something else instead of college.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
  • When deciding costumes, Heimann worked with Crowe to create scene-specific outfits, assembling a closet of clothes for each character.
    Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The dating technique used on the eggs, known more formally as carbonate uranium-lead, or U-Pb, dating, is a common process for determining the age of carbonate minerals — those containing calcium, iron, manganese and magnesium.
    Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The next 12 months of emerging data from AI drug development startups will be critical in determining how successful these companies stand to be, Schoenhaus said.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • So much for the dawn of a new New England era, with no-nonsense Mike Vrabel as head coach and Josh McDaniels settling in as the new/old offensive coordinator.
    Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Solomon had retired from a career in law enforcement, and was settling into a new routine, making time for exercise and hobbies, such as splitting wood on his farm.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Bryan and Richie have been part of the judges’ panel since Idol debuted on ABC in Season 16, making this their ninth season judging together.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
    Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Ruling (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruling%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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