1
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
after World War II, the four Allied nations shared the governance of the territory of postwar Germany under the Allied Control Council
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
while a financial advisor can be helpful, the governance of your family finances ultimately rests with you
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Recent Examples of governance
Myers emphasizes that successful implementation requires strong change management, data quality, governance, and the right talent.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Youth participation One of the panel’s most encouraging themes was the call for meaningful youth participation in digital governance.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
This kind of patchwork governance, Sherman said, can influence where wild animals ultimately spend their time, creating a mosaic of risk and opportunity for species whose ranges extend across multiple jurisdictions.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Why Local Systems Matter The future of global development hinges not just on maintaining aid flows, but on restructuring how that aid is delivered through systems that prioritize local ownership and governance.
—Trickleup, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Youth participation One of the panel’s most encouraging themes was the call for meaningful youth participation in digital governance.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
This kind of patchwork governance, Sherman said, can influence where wild animals ultimately spend their time, creating a mosaic of risk and opportunity for species whose ranges extend across multiple jurisdictions.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Why Local Systems Matter The future of global development hinges not just on maintaining aid flows, but on restructuring how that aid is delivered through systems that prioritize local ownership and governance.
—Trickleup, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for governance
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The Palestinian government has been a non-member observer state of the U.N. General Assembly since 2012, recognized by more than three-quarters of the assembly's 193 member states.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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The Israeli government has denied that its policies are causing starvation in Gaza.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
31 July 2025
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When evaluating an investment, the firm also hires specialty and general management consultants, expert cost analysts and industry specialists.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Her management at a kids agency had been clueless about what being at the festival would entail.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Evers administration deployed the National Guard to Kenosha the day before unrest erupted and doubled the deployment that day.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The current American administration, though, is the first to reinforce those ambitions, rather than curtail them.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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Lockdown may have driven some people to question one another’s reality; Eddington’s protagonist, however, seeks control of his—with violent and gory results.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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And in today’s digital world, even a small mistake—intentional or not—can quickly spiral out of control and damage trust.—
Maria Trochimezuk,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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What if my neighbor doesn't follow Milwaukee's rules about weeds and grass?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The finding has long served as the foundation for a host of policies and rules to address climate change.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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The restaurant chain's final remaining location in Kyle ceased operations on June 30, marking the end of a 36-year run across Texas and Arizona.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Less than 72 hours after residents of the decaying Autumn Ridge Apartments told the Park Forest Village Board in particular, and the world at large, how unhealthy housing conditions were, village officials announced air conditioning systems in all four buildings were back in operation.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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And like the Trump tariff regime or not, negotiations are about to come to a conclusion.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Guidance guessing game German truck maker Traton on Friday also cut its guidance on Friday, citing Trump's tariffs regime as a key driver of slowing sales.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Her advice on the seriousness of parental stewardship is never far from my mind.—
Darcey Steinke,
Vogue,
27 July 2025
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According to Seamless, Australia’s national clothing product stewardship scheme, Australians are among the world’s highest consumers of clothing, with the average person buying 53 garments each year.—
Patty Huntington,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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“Governance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governance. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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