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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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Recent Examples of government
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
Should people have easy access to almost any health-care intervention, or should the government protect vulnerable patients from drugs for which there isn’t rigorous evidence of benefit?
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
The Israeli government has denied that its policies are causing starvation in Gaza.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 31 July 2025
Else, why doesn’t Newsmax or Breitbart get to likewise come before the federal government with outstretched hands?
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Adjective
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
Should people have easy access to almost any health-care intervention, or should the government protect vulnerable patients from drugs for which there isn’t rigorous evidence of benefit?
—Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
The Israeli government has denied that its policies are causing starvation in Gaza.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 31 July 2025
Else, why doesn’t Newsmax or Breitbart get to likewise come before the federal government with outstretched hands?
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
Noun
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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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But questions still remain about how the administration will determine whether models adhere to the principles.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
Noun
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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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Intriguingly, not one of the four, board member and former Deloitte CEO Cathy Engelbert has the best experience to push stronger governance.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This tragic event, occurring just days before the Republican National Convention, sent ripples through the political landscape, reshaping the 2024 presidential election and the subsequent trajectory of American governance.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Noun
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He would be released under the supervision of the U.S. Pretrial Services Agency and would surrender his passport.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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Other malls in the south suburbs have implemented similar protocols, such as Chicago Ridge Mall’s youth supervision policy, which was extended in December 2024 when a prank noise that sounded like gunfire led to a mall evacuation.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Fewer than 5% of people who registered were contacted during Harvey, and even fewer got evacuation assistance, according to a 2023 study by the National Council on Disability, a federal agency that advises on disability policies and programs.—
Miranda Green,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Both prevailed, and went on to receive billions of dollars’ worth of federal contracts, clearing the way for others.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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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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If that rule had been in effect in 1978, when the Yankees and Red Sox finished the regular season tied 99-63, the American League East would’ve have been decided in favor of the Yankees, who edged Boston in the season series, 9-7.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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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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While the Saudis and Japanese may lead the pack in FARA spending today, history shows that influence operations are in constant flux.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The city already is seeing substantial reductions in its white-collar workforce, statistics show, a trend that surely exacerbates municipal revenue challenges and too much of the time keeps downtown Chicago something close to a dead zone.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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This legislation exempts developers from municipal regulations and significantly limits cities' ability to manage growth or development.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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