as in national
of or relating to a federation or to its central government
A federal system of government distributes power between a country's central and regional governments. The President, Congress, and the Supreme Court are all part of the federal government of the United States.
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Recent Examples of Federal
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2025
Amid soft demand, a federal incentive put forward by the Biden administration is set to expire at the end of this month, leaving automakers at a crossroads.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Establish limits as to how much the federal government can do within the jurisdiction of the state.
—Gerardo Zavala, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Trump then signed off on $625 million in federal funding for security around the games.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Mangione faces four federal charges in the murder of CEO Brian Thompson.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2025
Amid soft demand, a federal incentive put forward by the Biden administration is set to expire at the end of this month, leaving automakers at a crossroads.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Establish limits as to how much the federal government can do within the jurisdiction of the state.
—Gerardo Zavala, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Trump then signed off on $625 million in federal funding for security around the games.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Federal
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The lower figure would help stabilize debt from national borrowing at more manageable levels.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sacramento lawyer and legal talk show host Chris Lee helped foster the late Rush Limbaugh’s career at radio station KFBK and traveled with the national conservative broadcaster to many countries and on many cruises, according to Lee’s family and friends.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cancelling all skeptics was Democrat policy – the Orwellian censorship was being enforced by, among other governmental agencies, the FBI.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Now the G-men head down there to collar Massachusetts cops — sheriffs and crooked state troopers.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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Exactly what will happen to DC’s most polarizing building after the G-men move out is still not clear, although President Trump has suggested the FBI will eventually return.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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The dog, a 14-year-old mini dachshund, developed a severe gastrointestinal (GI) infection that left her with long-term digestive issues.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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More Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit According to King, dragon fruit has benefits for the GI system and contains antioxidants and fatty acids, which can improve circulation and help keep cholesterol levels in check.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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You’re automatically dubbed a narc, a kiss-ass, a too-cool.—
Brandi California,
SPIN,
1 July 2024
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The software, which would effectively act like a narc embedded on people’s iPhones, could have unintended consequences, critics said, despite Apple’s assurances that it would be used solely to stop child predators.—
Declan Harty,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2021
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Bradley had previously held a temporary position with the county as a contact tracer during the pandemic.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Their tracer arcs converged on the approaching drones.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Less than a month later, plainclothesmen arrested Nassar at a local tire store, and Munford took him into custody.—
Jason Schmidt,
Glamour,
30 Oct. 2018
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Hustling bucks and ducking the Third Division boys, those earnest young plainclothesmen assigned to the vice squad who work out of the 17th Precinct on the East Side.—
Gail Sheehy,
Daily Intelligencer,
9 Sep. 2017
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Newsweek's tracker currently shows that 44 percent approve of his job performance, while 52 percent disapprove, putting his net approval rating at -8 points.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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For something more personal, the Fitbit Sense fitness tracker is down 34% to $153, giving you stress tracking, sleep insights, and health tools that actually help day to day.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Federal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Federal. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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