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

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Asked whether that backing might be a liability, Hilton insisted it was an "asset for Californians", arguing co-operation with Washington could help deliver policy changes - particularly on energy.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“Congressional Democratic support of legislation that would undercut Democratic governors and attorneys general is a long shot, in our view,” wrote Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner in a research note this week.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

OTTAWA—Trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington have delayed the opening of a new multibillion-dollar bridge aimed at alleviating the traffic congestion on North America’s busiest land crossing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

One study documented seven canine cases in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho since 2023, including five in Washington.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Washington State Police began coordinating with the Skamania County sheriff.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

Washington

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