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
Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
The legislative measure failed, but the Canadian courts issued a ruling in favor of youth climate litigants alleging government responsibility for climate change impacts.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The press release noted that the migrants who landed in Honduras also received assistance from the government there, including food vouchers.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 20 May 2025
However, our experience with government regulation should cause everyone to be skeptical.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Noun
The federal government often picks up the entire bill in big disasters and most of it in smaller ones.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
The legislative measure failed, but the Canadian courts issued a ruling in favor of youth climate litigants alleging government responsibility for climate change impacts.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The press release noted that the migrants who landed in Honduras also received assistance from the government there, including food vouchers.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 20 May 2025
However, our experience with government regulation should cause everyone to be skeptical.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
Noun
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The Trump administration’s tough stance on the budget and waste reduction will place Smith in a challenging position, leading an organization that acknowledges the need for reform but lacks the drive to implement it.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Tesla and SpaceX CEO spent the past four months leading the administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which set out to slash government bloat and eliminate waste, fraud and abuse.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Adopt inventory management software and real-time tracking tools that offer clear visibility across all channels, helping to minimize overselling, underselling and stock discrepancies.—
Adam Ayers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Wells Fargo didn’t admit to wrongdoing, but the Fed required the bank to improve oversight of its compensation and performance management policies for mortgage loan officers and underwriters.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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The school filed a lawsuit April 21 over the administration’s calls for changes to the university’s leadership, governance and admissions policies.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Without this, leadership turns reactive and governance becomes disconnected.—
Carlos Hoyos,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, has also supported the use of vitamin A under the supervision of a physician to treat people with measles, creating concerns among health experts who have cautioned about the vitamin’s effectiveness.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The first was distilled in 1960 under the supervision of Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, according to the brand (which alone makes this whisky stand out), and aged in Japanese mizunara oak barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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In one case filed by unions, a federal judge in Maryland determined that the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) likely violated the Privacy Act by disclosing personal information to DOGE affiliates without people's consent.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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Three people were handcuffed and taken into custody by federal authorities Tuesday at Sacramento Immigration Court downtown, according to a volunteer attorney who witnessed the arrests.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Supporters say the new rules are necessary to keep California on track for its climate goals.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration has maintained that terminations are coming from agency heads and insisted Musk hasn't been running DOGE's day-to-day operations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 May 2025
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Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services have said that food safety is a priority, and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said in an April 29 interview with the newsletter Inside Medicine that the recent job cuts would not affect agency operations.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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According to Kansas City’s municipal code on impounding a dog who has bitten someone, the dog — if already deemed dangerous through the court process— should be immediately impounded and euthanized humanely.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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In other business, the board addressed a potential budget shortfall by approving a municipal grocery sales tax of one percent.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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