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as in rules
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 regulates
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 operates
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 governs
The 1974 budget act that currently governs the process has never worked, and Congress has never actually passed an entire budget on time according to its rules.
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The Editors, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
The law governs the process between Election Day and Inauguration Day.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The chamber voted 211-207 along party lines to adopt the rule — which governs debate for legislation — for the sprawling bill, formally opening up debate in the chamber.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will maintain a long-term military presence in the territory and vowed to dismantle Hamas’ military capabilities and ensure that the group never governs again.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Therefore, understanding the science that governs quarks is important for grasping the fundamental principles of matter, the forces that hold nuclei together, and the processes that shape the universe.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, which governs the International Criminal Court, previously announced plans for an external investigation into the allegations but has not disclosed who will lead the inquiry.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
However, understanding a photon’s geometry, shape, and interactions with matter is crucial to gaining deeper insights into the science that governs the quantum world.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
In astrology, Venus governs everything from your relationships and love language to your values and perception of beauty.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
The Editors, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
The law governs the process between Election Day and Inauguration Day.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The chamber voted 211-207 along party lines to adopt the rule — which governs debate for legislation — for the sprawling bill, formally opening up debate in the chamber.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will maintain a long-term military presence in the territory and vowed to dismantle Hamas’ military capabilities and ensure that the group never governs again.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
Therefore, understanding the science that governs quarks is important for grasping the fundamental principles of matter, the forces that hold nuclei together, and the processes that shape the universe.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, which governs the International Criminal Court, previously announced plans for an external investigation into the allegations but has not disclosed who will lead the inquiry.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
However, understanding a photon’s geometry, shape, and interactions with matter is crucial to gaining deeper insights into the science that governs the quantum world.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2024
In astrology, Venus governs everything from your relationships and love language to your values and perception of beauty.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for governs
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Like other Gazans, many Christians in the enclave say their lives have long been overshadowed by a cycle of wars with Israel and an Israeli-Egyptian blockade that tightly regulates travel and commerce.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Aviation Administration regulates drones and light shows and permitted the Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola on Saturday.Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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Liverpool operates across Mexico with 310 stores under the Liverpool and Suburbia banners, 119 specialized boutiques, as well as 29 shopping centers.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nordstrom, founded in 1901 as a shoe retailer, operates 93 Nordstrom department stores, about 300 Rack off-price stores, and six Nordstrom Locals, which operate as service hubs.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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The role of an ombudsman The state ombudsman works independently from the Health and Human Services Department, which oversees the state’s long-term care facilities.Jess Huff, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous government agency, oversees the canal's administration.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, what keeps the Bayonetta games in that rarified strata of brilliance are their intricate and involved combat systems.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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This approach keeps the feedback collaborative, respectful and geared toward mutual improvement, fostering a positive work environment.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ruth manages to solve that only for Remy and Mike to start fist fighting among the barrels and against the tanker, and then Gary (Meegwun Fairbrother) shows up just as Ruth gets a critical call about her husband’s medical condition.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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The trick is that those outfits will be repurposed for next year’s pantomime season for one of the other pantos Harrison manages.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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The company, which conducts air cargo flights and charter services, did not disclose the names of the pilots.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) indicated that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has a trump card in his deck, which will prove to be invaluable once Congress conducts its House speaker vote next month.Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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Shoppers mention that the set runs large, so consider sizing down.Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Sancho made one or two good recovery runs to track Munoz, but those efforts were not consistent, leaving Cucurella to defend one-on-one too often.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Governs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/governs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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