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as in ruling
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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as in regulating
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 managing
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 governing
In the past half hour, Saudi Arabia has been confirmed by the sports governing body FIFA.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Netanyahu is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, and his governing coalition is now dependent on key members of the country’s far-right settler movement.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Rules governing what grape varieties are used are not as prescriptive as in Champagne, so winemakers celebrate and experiment with their regional varieties.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
But governing a single province is different from ruling a nation.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
There aren't a lot of governing rules in this space.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
The shift comes as Adams is trying to fight off an indictment on federal corruption charges while governing the city and gearing up to run for a second term.
—Anthony Izaguirre and Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The video had been sent to the FEI, equestrian’s international governing body, by a lawyer representing an anonymous complainant.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Following the assassination of Park, President Choi Kyu-hah began governing as a civilian ruler, but eventually resorted to martial law to secure his power-base.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Netanyahu is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, and his governing coalition is now dependent on key members of the country’s far-right settler movement.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Rules governing what grape varieties are used are not as prescriptive as in Champagne, so winemakers celebrate and experiment with their regional varieties.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
But governing a single province is different from ruling a nation.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
There aren't a lot of governing rules in this space.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
The shift comes as Adams is trying to fight off an indictment on federal corruption charges while governing the city and gearing up to run for a second term.
—Anthony Izaguirre and Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The video had been sent to the FEI, equestrian’s international governing body, by a lawyer representing an anonymous complainant.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Following the assassination of Park, President Choi Kyu-hah began governing as a civilian ruler, but eventually resorted to martial law to secure his power-base.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governing
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Consumers are not shy about signaling to brand marketers that their messages are no longer ruling how products are perceived.David Doty, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But governing a single province is different from ruling a nation.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While some states have moved forward with their own laws regulating the use of social media, state attorneys general are urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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Both women are managing consumer demand that has not only rebounded from Covid-era lows, but surpassed 2019 levels of activity.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Large manufacturers operating global facilities rely heavily on real-time data to enhance their supply chain visibility and agility.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Capella was charged with operating as a major trafficker, criminal possession of a weapon and criminally using drug paraphernalia.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since its founding in 1948, NASCAR has been a cornerstone of American motorsport, overseeing several high-profile racing series including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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District attorney investigators covertly intercepted eight deliveries of garbage compactors from the three county hospitals starting in November 2023, Bud Porter, a supervising deputy district attorney, told The Times in an interview Thursday.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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The show moves briskly and steadily, keeping to the plot and not pausing for ceremony.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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And Andrew Ferguson Selected As Latest Picks The pivot keeping Frenkie de Jong out of the starting XI is Marc Casado, who has Pedri in front of him plus a Dani Olmo that played in the Westfalenstadion a number of times for his last club RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Governing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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