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also régime
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the regime of the dictator collapsed with surprising abruptness
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Recent Examples of regime
There were no mass demonstrations by the Iranian people against the regime, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps continued to fight even more ferociously, and Khamenei’s death did nothing to bring Iran’s negotiating position onto a more reasonable plane.
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Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The new Iranian regime should already know that.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
If all of that wasn’t enough, the world is also undergoing a massive technological regime change that threatens the labor markets.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The Iranian regime's current ability to easily manipulate American audiences is only part of the broader toxicity and growing societal harm from social media platforms that remain largely unregulated.
—Steven Stalinsky, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The new Iranian regime should already know that.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
If all of that wasn’t enough, the world is also undergoing a massive technological regime change that threatens the labor markets.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The Iranian regime's current ability to easily manipulate American audiences is only part of the broader toxicity and growing societal harm from social media platforms that remain largely unregulated.
—Steven Stalinsky, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
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Yet the county government has declined to release records about how investigators handled Dominique’s case before her death.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Throughout his 26 years in Congress, and particularly in recent years as chair of the powerful House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Graves has held enormous sway over how the federal government funds the nation’s transportation projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility In accordance with Japan’s progressive rules for handicap accessibility, all floors are accessible with wide elevator access, lower level buttons reachable from wheelchairs, and wheelchair accessible bathrooms on the restaurant level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The flight was intended for the training pilot to receive instruction in basic visual flight rules and included going over downtown Fort Lauderdale, the report said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The administration instead pointed to Crowfoot, who emphasized the state is trying to balance affordability with long-term climate goals.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Trump has said his administration's goal is to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Online, Black folks are constantly having this sort of public-private conversation about global current events, the federal administration’s dangerous incompetence, and democratic backsliding at all levels of governance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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The March 17 ruling triggered fury across the continent and renewed longstanding questions about the organization’s governance.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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