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as in administration
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
government by the people, for the people
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2
as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
a board involved in the government of the distribution of benefits to veterans
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as in governmental
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Recent Examples of government
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In Egypt, pro-government news outlets already have trumpeted the case as proof that Soliman was leading a secret Brotherhood cell in America.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
Major carriers have withdrawn from high-risk areas in states like California and Florida, shifting costs onto governments and households.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The movie hits a timely note as Pynchon is famous for sending up nefarious quasi-government organisations in his novels and director Paul Thomas Anderson continues that theme on screen.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In Egypt, pro-government news outlets already have trumpeted the case as proof that Soliman was leading a secret Brotherhood cell in America.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Fluoridation has long been heralded as a public health triumph, but skeptics increasingly hold sway in government.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
Major carriers have withdrawn from high-risk areas in states like California and Florida, shifting costs onto governments and households.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
Noun
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However those who saw rates remaining the same jumped to 7 members, indicating a more hawkish position for the Fed and raising the ire of the current administration.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Because under the Biden administration, the FDA tore down nearly every safety regulation surrounding the drug.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So, an important part of MASH management is managing your weight.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a post on the LBC Facebook page, management is still in the process of fully realizing its plans for the Milwaukee site.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
15 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
Noun
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Greenfield's departure will therefore be considered a significant moment for Ben & Jerry's, while also serving as a symbol of the clash between corporate governance and brand activism.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sophia’s long-standing area of focus is in guiding organizations on how to balance immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Finally, the absence of personnel supervision poses threats when agents encounter new ethical challenges or unexpected contexts.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Just no supervision over there, always on their phones, [no] structure.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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More than 20 attorneys general have publicly defended James, accusing the administration of weaponizing federal power against a state official.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Over the past three years, more than 40 people have been charged with selling about 15,000 fake nursing school diplomas to South Florida students who paid more than $220 million to take shortcuts in their education, federal authorities say.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By using a digital signal system, Viljoen said there's less personal information that's shared with any website subject to age verification rules.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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John explains the rules to the first-timers, and the bracket begins — four matches at once.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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London — British fighter jets flew over Poland on Friday night as part of an operation to bolster NATO’s eastern flank after Russian drones violated Polish airspace earlier this month, according to the UK Ministry of Defense.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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If that happens, the bulk of the 148 million pounds of antimony at the site would be prioritized during the initial years of operations, the company said.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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