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government

[guhv-ern-muhnt, ‑er-muhnt] / ˈgʌv ərn mənt, ‑ər mənt /
NOUN
management, administration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authority law ministry politics power regime rule state union
STRONG
Washington 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

Example Sentences

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Earlier, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said she was "extremely concerned about the escalation of Israeli strikes" and the government has said it wants Lebanon to be included in the ceasefire deal.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“You would think that would motivate people,” said Tom O’Saben, director of tax content and government relations with the National Association of Tax Professionals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

But the company decided to charge $84,000, making it so expensive that insurance carriers and government programs imposed severe restrictions on coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I spoke with him to understand exactly what legal argument the OLC is using to try to dismantle the PRA and what it means for the future of government transparency.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Critically for the giant panda—and all the species under its umbrella—the government and the conservationists are collaborating, attacking the many pieces of the habitat puzzle.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh