Washington

[wosh-ing-tuhn, waw-shing-] / ˈwɒʃ ɪŋ tən, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋ- /

NOUN

government

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authority law ministry politics power regime rule state union

STRONG

bureaucracy command control direction domination dominion empire execution executive governance guidance influence jurisdiction patronage polity predominance presidency regency regimentation regulation restraint sovereignty statecraft superintendence superiority supervision supremacy sway

WEAK

Uncle Sam political practice powers that be the feds

Antonyms

STRONG

inferiority opposition powerlessness submission subservience weakness

WEAK

anarchy chaos coup insurrection lawlessness mutiny revolt revolution

NOUN

Uncle Sam

Synonyms

WEAK

Brother Jonathan US government

Example Sentences

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That will set the stage for a more personal tea ceremony and working lunch Friday before Trump returns to Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A Lebanese official told AFP that the country would seek "the consolidation of the ceasefire" during the talks in Washington.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Traders are focused on the summit between Washington and Beijing, which is centered on improving their economic relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

An NFL executive familiar with the deal who was not authorized to comment publicly said the added broadcast games are not related to the issues raised in Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Looking out at the city of Washington, tinged in a pinkish gold as the new day was dawning, I let out a deep sigh.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

Washington

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