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also régime
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the regime of the dictator collapsed with surprising abruptness
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Recent Examples of regime
In December 2024, rebels led by the terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al Sham overthrew the regime headed by former Syrian President Bashar Assad.
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
The rationale was codified in Sharia: Virgins must not be killed, so the regime decreed they must be raped first before being hung.
—Mariam Memarsadeghi, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The researchers wanted to know whether the protest movement that arose in 2011 and 2012 could credibly challenge the Putin regime, and whether Russians actually believed all the propaganda they were exposed to.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
However, the Jets are also set to hire a new head coach and general manager in the offseason after Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas, the regime that brought Rodgers to New York, were fired mid-season.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
The rationale was codified in Sharia: Virgins must not be killed, so the regime decreed they must be raped first before being hung.
—Mariam Memarsadeghi, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The researchers wanted to know whether the protest movement that arose in 2011 and 2012 could credibly challenge the Putin regime, and whether Russians actually believed all the propaganda they were exposed to.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
However, the Jets are also set to hire a new head coach and general manager in the offseason after Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas, the regime that brought Rodgers to New York, were fired mid-season.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
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Keeping Families Together was active for just a few days in August 2024 before Texas and 15 other Republican states sued the federal government, halting applications.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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As a result, the federal government took ownership of about 80% of the companies and had full rights to their profits.Christopher White, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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Itay Chen, on dealing with his son's absence for the second consecutive holiday season and the prospect of his son coming home under the incoming Trump administration.Christina Shaw, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Between the lines: Industry analysts expect a better environment for Medicare Advantage insurers under the Trump administration.Maya Goldman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Raimondo said that the rule is very complex and, because of that, the comment period is 120 days, longer than usual timeline for rule-making.Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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The new rules aim to close loopholes that would allow countries like China and Russia — which are already subject to existing semiconductor trade restrictions — to obtain or develop their own AI technology.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
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Refresh for latest…: Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King continued its reign at the top of the international box office pride this weekend with an additional $53.5M from 52 material markets.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
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What To Know On Friday, The Telepathy Tapes leaped ahead in views over Rogan's show, but its reign didn't last long.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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That’s a win for the planet and for your environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.John F. McQuillan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Multiple factions make governance challenging, and resources are depleted.Brandon Hoffman, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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While most doctors suggest focusing on the quality of the skin with a proper regimen that includes daily exfoliation and SPF protection, as well regular chemical peels or specialized treatments such as Clear and Brilliant laser resurfacing during this decade, there are still exceptions.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Despite the initial panic, Coleman said that the clinic supported her, providing a simplified aftercare regimen, including a foam cleanser, moisturizer, medicated pads, and sunscreen.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Since the peaceful revolution against the Assad dictatorship in 2012, the United States found ways to advance change.Brandon Hoffman, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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For his part, Rubio kept a serious stance while making his case for the new role and speaking out against dictatorship regimes, but also, kept several exchanges with senators lighter at times.Claudia Grisales, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Annotated Noah Webster’s American Dictionary of the English Language declared Americans free from the tyranny of British institutions and their vocabularies.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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Transferring that depth to television, particularly to predominantly Black characters in a Caribbean country, especially one as fabled as Jamaica, to confront the tyranny of homophobia while also sustaining a conversation with the U.K. about its tainted legacy of colonialism, is bold and visionary.Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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