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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
Also available in over-the-counter products including serums and creams, the humectant can be added to any skincare regime.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
The regime has long courted controversy, leading U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves in her October budget to confirm that it would be abolished from April 2025, and that all long-term residents would be subject to inheritance tax (IHT) on their worldwide assets, including those held in trust.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Yet, within mere hours of taking this oath, the president patently violated it by illegally granting the Communist Chinese regime and its agents -- who are adversaries ...
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
China has its longstanding relationship with the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
The regime has long courted controversy, leading U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves in her October budget to confirm that it would be abolished from April 2025, and that all long-term residents would be subject to inheritance tax (IHT) on their worldwide assets, including those held in trust.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Yet, within mere hours of taking this oath, the president patently violated it by illegally granting the Communist Chinese regime and its agents -- who are adversaries ...
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
China has its longstanding relationship with the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regime
Noun
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Tariffs are imposed by governments to ostensibly protect domestic industries.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Overhauling federal bureaucracy Trump has halted federal government hires, excepting the military and other parts of government that went unnamed.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The pro-life rule was first started in the Reagan administration.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration has promised to carry out the President's mass deportation plans, already touting hundreds of detentions and some deportation flights in recent days.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Our fabulous intuition suggests the man holding the bag, will be CBS’ rules analyst Gene Steratore.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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His family remembered him as a natural leader who was no stranger to challenging the rules.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What a contrast between the reigns of Victoria and Elizabeth!—
Geoffrey Wheatcroft,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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But the Habsburgs did begin their reign of 500 years during this time, and the Austrians were an authoritarian power that tried to dominate the rest of Europe.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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Still, the city’s recognition of the need for thoughtful governance is both necessary and overdue.—
Blake Behmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The issue for me is whether these prompt executive orders were examples of governance or shtick.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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All but four of the women completed the termination of their pregnancies without further intervention, a 97 percent completion rate that is similar to the regimen using mifepristone.—
Pam Belluck,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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From April 19 to 22, a limited group of just eight guests will check in for a highly personalized regimen of pilates, nutrition coaching, and signature treatments at the Dior Spa.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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During the third year of his sentence, he's placed in a cell with Valentin (Diego Luna), a revolutionary who is vital to the fight against Argentina's military dictatorship.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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And ultimately, South Koreans may decide the time has come to revise the constitution, written in 1948 under U.S. military occupation and last revised in 1987 under military dictatorship.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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When Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict, and the rest of their ragtag fugitive fleet fled the Cylon tyranny, one of their first ports of call was the pleasure planet of Carillon for a spot of R&R.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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During that terrifying first year of tyranny, Mon Mothma, Saw Gerrera, and Bail Organa face the encroaching darkness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Regime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regime. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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