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as in governed
to exercise authority or power over
a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly
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as in controlled
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a monarch who is known for ruling her emotions with an iron hand
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Recent Examples of ruled
In 2019, a Federal District Court judge in Alaska ruled that the ban could not be undone without an act of Congress.
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Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
For every song of his that became a global mainstay, one of his raw, evocative mixtapes simultaneously ruled the streets of Kingston.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
The third-round draft pick fractured his forearm in the game, and afterward McVay ruled him out for the postseason.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 6 Jan. 2025
While the Supreme Court ruled in a very broad decision last term that the President has absolute immunity for official actions, that ruling does not apply to his subordinates throughout the executive branch.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The latter of the two ruled the rankings just days ago, and the BTS star replaces himself in first place.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Bell has only ruled on an injunction, not on the merits of the plaintiffs’ broader assertion that NASCAR has violated antitrust law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The song ruled for 20 frames beginning in April 2019.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Missouri judge Mark Styles ruled that UMB Bank did not violate its duty to the famous regionalist painter, who left his holdings in their care prior to his death in 1975.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
For every song of his that became a global mainstay, one of his raw, evocative mixtapes simultaneously ruled the streets of Kingston.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
The third-round draft pick fractured his forearm in the game, and afterward McVay ruled him out for the postseason.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 6 Jan. 2025
While the Supreme Court ruled in a very broad decision last term that the President has absolute immunity for official actions, that ruling does not apply to his subordinates throughout the executive branch.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The latter of the two ruled the rankings just days ago, and the BTS star replaces himself in first place.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Bell has only ruled on an injunction, not on the merits of the plaintiffs’ broader assertion that NASCAR has violated antitrust law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The song ruled for 20 frames beginning in April 2019.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Missouri judge Mark Styles ruled that UMB Bank did not violate its duty to the famous regionalist painter, who left his holdings in their care prior to his death in 1975.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruled
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China views Taiwan as part of its territory despite the Chinese Communist Party never having governed it.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Borrowers in default on their federal student loans can also potentially enter into a settlement; however, settlements are governed by strict guidelines which would limit any associated balance reduction.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Some of the genetic samples from the patient contained gene mutations that might help H5N1 infect people more easily.Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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The tea bags studied by the Barcelona scientists contained polypropylene, cellulose and nylon, but there are many tea bags in stores which are plastic free.Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Currently, the disposal of wind turbine waste is regulated by the localities and states hosting wind turbine projects.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Dietary supplements are minimally regulated by the FDA and may or may not be suitable for you.Amy Fischer MS, RD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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While the Saints' offense has struggled to light up the scoreboard, their defense has kept them competitive.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rodgers joined the Jets last season and immediately suffered an injury that kept him out of action all year.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The individual, whose identity hasn’t been released, was quickly restrained by fellow passengers and later detained by state troopers.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Medium-full, this has restrained wood notes along with great mouthfeel, as the wine hits every corner of the mouth.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole truth and knowledge.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Though no snowfall was recorded in 2016, 8 inches was measured on the ground.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Ruled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruled. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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