1
as in administration
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
government by the people, for the people
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2
as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
a board involved in the government of the distribution of benefits to veterans
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as in governmental
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Recent Examples of government
Kara Swisher, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
He’s been firing government workers left and right, cutting cost-inefficient programs that feed and bring water to a bunch of people in Africa that, really, nobody over here even knows, and in general doing the people’s bidding.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
That wasn’t caused by government—it wasn’t caused by Presidents.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Read More: World Leaders React to Zelensky and Trump’s Oval Office Showdown
If there are plans to cut defense spending
Trump was asked about the Administration's plan to shrink the size of the federal government, a charge spearheaded by DOGE under the watchful eye of Musk.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As of this writing, tens of thousands of Americans in government roles have already been fired by Elon’s tech toadies.
—Kara Swisher, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
He’s been firing government workers left and right, cutting cost-inefficient programs that feed and bring water to a bunch of people in Africa that, really, nobody over here even knows, and in general doing the people’s bidding.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
That wasn’t caused by government—it wasn’t caused by Presidents.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Read More: World Leaders React to Zelensky and Trump’s Oval Office Showdown
If there are plans to cut defense spending
Trump was asked about the Administration's plan to shrink the size of the federal government, a charge spearheaded by DOGE under the watchful eye of Musk.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for government
Noun
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Shuttered programs leave millions of people without care access DAKAR, Senegal -- Countries around the world already are feeling the impact of the Trump administration's decision to eliminate more than 90% of foreign aid contracts and cut some $60 billion in funding.—
SAM MEDNICK,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, the new Trump administration may pursue caps on Medicaid recipient expenditures as outlined in the Project 2025 manifesto published by The Heritage Foundation.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This position is responsible for infrastructure management, support, and troubleshooting, as well as supporting hardware, software, networking and third-party products.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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After receiving a takeover bid from Couche-Tard last year, Seven & I’s founding family had begun talks to take the convenience store owner private in what would have been the largest management buyout in history if successful.—
Reuters,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As highlighted in a 2024 Deloitte survey, 58% of organizations still lack a strategic governance structure for workforce management.—
Majeed Hosseiney,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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After the 1995 Dayton accords ended the Bosnian war and established a new governance structure, international and national entities set out to bring war criminals to justice.—
PATRICK VINCK,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Francis, 88, has had double pneumonia for more than two weeks and remains under medical supervision as doctors work to stabilize his condition.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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But Ukraine, the OSCE, and Western partners viewed these elections as illegitimate and not in compliance with Minsk I, arguing that the troops were supposed to leave before elections took place, and that elections should occur under OSCE supervision.—
Tetiana Kyselova,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Other investors, as well as the business community, should support these state and international efforts while helping protect the federal regulatory framework.—
John Kostyack,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Six aviation industry leaders appeared before the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday and addressed longstanding issues within the industry, including outdated federal systems and staffing shortages.—
Geoff Harris,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Under a rule the Hall’s board of directors adopted in 1991, anyone on the permanently ineligible list can’t be considered for election to the Hall.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Under a rule adopted by the Hall's board of directors in 1991, anyone on the permanently ineligible list can't be considered for election to the Hall.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ukraine’s only nearby major body of water is the Black Sea, where ongoing military operations are underway.—
Tim Mak,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although removed from day-to-day operations in London and somewhat out of the view of senior leaders, Frediani is a major presence on daily editorial calls.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each trustee receives $3,900 annually, while the clerk’s salary is set at $24,400 per year, according to the municipal code.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Finally, the responses were a not-so-subtle slam of municipal government, since all the improvements being called for came under the purview of city fathers.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Government.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/government. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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