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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The coroner’s office ruled the deaths accidental due to blunt force trauma.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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National Trump administration advances immigration crackdown on foreign student protesters On Friday, a federal judge ruled that Ozturk will have her case heard in Vermont.—
Adrian Florido,
NPR,
8 Apr. 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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The Mood-Cognition Feedback Loop Beyond cognition, caffeine can also regulate mood.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
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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Chondroitin sulfate has become increasingly popular for managing joint pain, particularly related to osteoarthritis (when the protective cartilage within the joints wears down over time).—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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Tszyu looked poised and controlled in the early going of the contest.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Tiny parasitic wasps also control aphids with adults laying their eggs within the aphids and the developing wasp larvae feeding on them.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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This post contains spoilers for the 1923 series finale. 1923 was life-changing in more ways than one for Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Garland bristles at the idea the movie contains a message.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 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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Both were recently acquired by Under Canvas and operate seasonally.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
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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Ink’s been careful about building a team that could champion her country presence while not keeping her pigeonholed in any one genre.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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