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
Braman said the military has changed its policies governing when aircraft must transmit their location, but many helicopters still fly without the system on.
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Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Japan has strict laws governing one of the country’s most iconic activities, widely considered a natural treasure.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Zoom out: Lehane insisted that there are plenty of laws already on the books that govern what AI companies can and can't do.
—Megan Morrone, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
Brundle has been vocal about the presence of heavy vehicles on and around the track during Grand Prix events, a matter of concern that must be addressed by the sport and its governing body, the FIA.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Japan has strict laws governing one of the country’s most iconic activities, widely considered a natural treasure.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Zoom out: Lehane insisted that there are plenty of laws already on the books that govern what AI companies can and can't do.
—Megan Morrone, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
Brundle has been vocal about the presence of heavy vehicles on and around the track during Grand Prix events, a matter of concern that must be addressed by the sport and its governing body, the FIA.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for govern
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In 2023, Ripple won a partial victory after a federal judge ruled that XRP wasn’t a security when sold to retail investors, but was when sold to institutions.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Lowe’s estate and his family first brought legal action over his death in May 2023, the judge’s ruling notes.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Aside from crime, the advisory spotlights the dangers around jet skiing and boating in the Bahamas, noting that the boating industry is not well regulated and some watercraft are not licensed, which has led to injury and death.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Bottles and cans generated from places that hold alcoholic beverage licenses through the ABC Commission (like bars and restaurants) are required to recycle those materials, Lucas said, though this isn’t regulated by NCDEQ and has its own compliance requirements.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2025
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Advice for other state leaders on managing this moment in the energy revolution?—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Learning to manage stress—through mindfulness, meditation, or simply taking breaks—has been crucial for managing my condition.—
Edward Taguba,
Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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They’re more geared toward controlling it, with uniform requirements that do more to hinder progress than protect the marketplace.—
Mary Anna Mancuso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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In the second half, with a solid lead, the Wolverines continued to control the tempo, and their defense held strong, shutting out the Mustangs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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Florida must find a way to contain the highly productive frontcourt of Derik Queen and Julian Reese.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since Wednesday, firefighters have been able to make progress and have started to contain the fires.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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The new entity would have been owned and operated by a majority of American investors, the person said, with ByteDance holding a minority position.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Debt Relief in New York: How to Find a Debt Settlement Provider Several debt settlement companies operate within the Empire State.—
Kat Tretina,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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For theater lovers, the ever-changing lineup of new productions, revivals, and experimental pieces offers endless reasons to keep coming back.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The White House decided to keep a surveillance program going regardless, but backed down after top law enforcement officials threatened to resign.—
Charlie Savage,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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In his role, Mr. Fernandez oversees every department and uses his leadership skills to execute the company's vision.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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So much life happened in that station, said Jeana Johnson, who oversees museums in Sedgwick County.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Govern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/govern. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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