1
as in to rule
to exercise authority or power over
the president is elected in order to govern the country, not to follow public opinion polls
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2
as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
you need to govern your speech and be able to communicate your outrage without resorting to profanity
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as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
the company's finances are governed by its chief financial officer
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Recent Examples of govern
But the rules governing tankless gas water heaters were vulnerable because they were issued in the final weeks of Biden’s term.
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Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
Last year, promoter Relevent Sports — a firm hoping to bring La Liga, Serie A and even Premier League fixtures stateside — settled a lawsuit with FIFA, world football’s governing body.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
As if a 48-team tournament next year wasn’t big enough, the president of South America’s governing body, CONMEBOL, has called for the World Cup to expand again… to 64 countries.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Football Association, still commonly described as English football’s governing body, has become content to be a mere bystander.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
Last year, promoter Relevent Sports — a firm hoping to bring La Liga, Serie A and even Premier League fixtures stateside — settled a lawsuit with FIFA, world football’s governing body.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
As if a 48-team tournament next year wasn’t big enough, the president of South America’s governing body, CONMEBOL, has called for the World Cup to expand again… to 64 countries.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Football Association, still commonly described as English football’s governing body, has become content to be a mere bystander.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for govern
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Then: Banana Clips The banana clip was a hair accessory that ruled the 1980s, similarly to scrunchies and claw clips.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, SCOTUS lifted an injunction that barred deportations under the AEA and ruled that any person the administration sought to deport under the proclamation must be given due process.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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College leaders don’t want to recognize the athletes as employees, but that comes at a cost: NCAA attempts to regulate the market in arguably logical ways swiftly face antitrust lawsuits.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Through its Kigali Amendment, the treaty now also targets powerful climate-warming gases. CITES continues to regulate international wildlife trade, curbing the exploitation of endangered species and protecting biodiversity across the planet.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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However, the British actor has since managed to find some humor in the highly viral scene.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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As for recharging, Google could do better—the Pixel 9a manages just 23 W wired and 7.5 W wireless, and the flagship Pixels are only a little faster.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Boone was asked if Chisholm needs to find a better way to control his emotions.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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At the heart of the book is the recognition that almost all of the Sturm und Drang of the most destructive century in history has revolved around one place -- the Eurasian landmass -- and one issue: who controls it.—
John Hillen,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fires were contained, and no casualties were reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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The district would have the authority to plan, purchase, build and operate the facilities to provide water for domestic, municipal and commercial use.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Sam’s Club Grapevine Concept Sam’s Club is a $90 billion division of Walmart Inc. and operates currently from 600 clubs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Below are the ones that will help keep the area around your nose clear and irritation-free.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Push your hips back and bend your knees to lower down, keeping your chest up and core engaged.—
Jordan Smith,
SELF,
14 Apr. 2025
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In addition, Tobey oversees Lionsgate’s AI initiatives designed to increase production, marketing and distribution efficiency and provide new tools for filmmakers, including its partnership with Runway.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Joan Jett and her company Blackheart have entered into a partnership with hit songwriter Evan Bogart’s Seeker Music to oversee the legendary rock artist’s catalog together, The Hollywood Reporter can report exclusively.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Govern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/govern. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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