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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
Cuba and Venezuela have shown no signs of regime change, despite different approaches by different presidents, including Trump.
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Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
This Black Friday, start your K-beauty shopping regime with cleansers that remove makeup, sunscreen, and more—and don’t be afraid to double dip in the deals.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Rezvan and Sana are young and smart enough to recognize the regime’s cruelty, which makes Najmeh’s evolving mindset the film’s emotional center.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
James overhauled her diet, quit alcohol, reduced her intense exercise regime and started using supplements to prepare her body for pregnancy.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
This Black Friday, start your K-beauty shopping regime with cleansers that remove makeup, sunscreen, and more—and don’t be afraid to double dip in the deals.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Rezvan and Sana are young and smart enough to recognize the regime’s cruelty, which makes Najmeh’s evolving mindset the film’s emotional center.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
James overhauled her diet, quit alcohol, reduced her intense exercise regime and started using supplements to prepare her body for pregnancy.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
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The schools were usually run by third-party organizations and religious groups, but were funded by the federal government.Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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About 30 states with more than 60% of the U.S. workforce have higher pay floors than the federal government’s.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Trump has promised to impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, and tariffs as high as 60% on goods coming from China on day one of his new administration.Thomas Stackpole, Harvard Business Review, 2 Dec. 2024
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Lawmakers also have disaster aid to consider after the Biden administration requested $98 billion in aid to address the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene in the southeast.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Now, there have also been times that vulnerability has backfired, and I have been hurt— but those experiences have been the exception and not the rule.Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The need for affordable housing is too July 1, 2024 Biracial children in the area around the British training site date back to the 1960s when Kenya was under British rule.Desmond Tiro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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By papal standards, his reign was illustrious reign.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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But is Google’s reign as a synonym for ‘search’ nearing its end?Sandy Carter, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Maintaining effective and independent corporate governance, especially if international boundaries and cultures create barriers, is critical.James Henderson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Corporate governance expert Charles Elson said the Delaware court’s ruling was sound and in line with the law because Musk had violated conflict of interest regulations.Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Best Nordstrom Cyber Monday Skin-Care Deals Your skin-care regimen deserves a refresh, and Nordstrom is here to provide.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Treatment of heart failure involves a combination of lifestyle behaviors (e.g., limiting salt intake and avoiding smoking) and a medication regimen that usually consists of three or more drugs.Rafle Fernandez, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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The day after Chun declared martial law in May 1980, students in opposition to the order took to the streets, staging demonstrations against military dictatorship in the southwestern city of Gwangju.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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This made very little sense after the Russian people, hoping for a more democratic future, toppled the Soviet dictatorship.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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In 1847, during the year remembered as Black ’47, Ireland was enduring political and existential chaos due to famine and tyranny.William Higgins, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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Different people hold many different beliefs, and one of the key differences between democracy and tyranny is the freedom to think independently.Hod Fleishman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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