1
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
Kara Swisher, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
He’s been firing government workers left and right, cutting cost-inefficient programs that feed and bring water to a bunch of people in Africa that, really, nobody over here even knows, and in general doing the people’s bidding.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
That wasn’t caused by government—it wasn’t caused by Presidents.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Read More: World Leaders React to Zelensky and Trump’s Oval Office Showdown
If there are plans to cut defense spending
Trump was asked about the Administration's plan to shrink the size of the federal government, a charge spearheaded by DOGE under the watchful eye of Musk.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As of this writing, tens of thousands of Americans in government roles have already been fired by Elon’s tech toadies.
—Kara Swisher, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
He’s been firing government workers left and right, cutting cost-inefficient programs that feed and bring water to a bunch of people in Africa that, really, nobody over here even knows, and in general doing the people’s bidding.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
That wasn’t caused by government—it wasn’t caused by Presidents.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Read More: World Leaders React to Zelensky and Trump’s Oval Office Showdown
If there are plans to cut defense spending
Trump was asked about the Administration's plan to shrink the size of the federal government, a charge spearheaded by DOGE under the watchful eye of Musk.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
Noun
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Shuttered programs leave millions of people without care access DAKAR, Senegal -- Countries around the world already are feeling the impact of the Trump administration's decision to eliminate more than 90% of foreign aid contracts and cut some $60 billion in funding.—
SAM MEDNICK,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Hochul’s proposals should be amended to directly remove the Trump administration’s ability to run New York City’s migrant policies.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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This position is responsible for infrastructure management, support, and troubleshooting, as well as supporting hardware, software, networking and third-party products.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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After receiving a takeover bid from Couche-Tard last year, Seven & I’s founding family had begun talks to take the convenience store owner private in what would have been the largest management buyout in history if successful.—
Reuters,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As highlighted in a 2024 Deloitte survey, 58% of organizations still lack a strategic governance structure for workforce management.—
Majeed Hosseiney,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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After the 1995 Dayton accords ended the Bosnian war and established a new governance structure, international and national entities set out to bring war criminals to justice.—
PATRICK VINCK,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Francis, 88, has had double pneumonia for more than two weeks and remains under medical supervision as doctors work to stabilize his condition.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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But Ukraine, the OSCE, and Western partners viewed these elections as illegitimate and not in compliance with Minsk I, arguing that the troops were supposed to leave before elections took place, and that elections should occur under OSCE supervision.—
Tetiana Kyselova,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Minutes before the hearing began, Adams emphasized the importance of immigrants in New York City’s history and a need to balance that with a need to for the federal government to manage the border.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Six aviation industry leaders appeared before the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday and addressed longstanding issues within the industry, including outdated federal systems and staffing shortages.—
Geoff Harris,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Under a rule the Hall’s board of directors adopted in 1991, anyone on the permanently ineligible list can’t be considered for election to the Hall.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Under a rule adopted by the Hall's board of directors in 1991, anyone on the permanently ineligible list can't be considered for election to the Hall.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The expansion of Israel’s ground operations in Gaza added more pressure to global markets as investors prepare for a busy week packed with major central bank decisions and a high-stakes announcement of US bond sales.—
Lim Hui Jie,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
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This demand — for flights of 500 km and under — is currently serviced by small turbo propeller aircraft with nearly 15,000 currently in operation.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants Program is another competitive program under the Land and Water Conservation Fund umbrella, targeting large-scale improvements to public outdoor recreation in underfunded municipal communities.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Waukee Mayor Courtney Clarke recently debunked misconceptions about city finances, noting many residents with homes valued at $400,000 pay about $8 a day in municipal taxes.—
Jason Clayworth,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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