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governor

[guhv-er-ner, ‑uh-ner] / ˈgʌv ər nər, ‑ə nər /
NOUN
person administrating government
Synonyms
STRONG
administrator boss chief commander comptroller controller director executive head leader manager overseer ruler superintendent supervisor
WEAK
chief of state gubernatorial leader guv head honcho presiding officer
Antonyms
STRONG
employee follower worker

Example Sentences

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In Utah, the governor has signed two related bills into law, and in Tennessee and Indiana, bills are awaiting their governors’ signature.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

In the document it included a comment from the prison governor responding to its latest clothing criticism.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India governor said the monetary board had judged it prudent to wait and see how growth and inflation develop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

California’s next governor would have the power to end Newsom’s moratorium on the death penalty, appoint state judges and grant state pardons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Alabama governor George Wallace supported Connor’s brutal methods and sent in reinforcements in the form of 500 state troopers.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson