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ruling

[roo-ling] / ˈru lɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
dominant, governing
Synonyms
STRONG
cardinal central commanding controlling leading overriding overruling reigning sovereign upper
WEAK
pivotal regnant supreme
Antonyms
STRONG
inferior insignificant minor secondary unimportant
WEAK
subjective submissive subordinate yielding
ADJECTIVE
prevailing, main
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dominant
STRONG
chief current principal
WEAK
pivotal popular predominant preeminent preponderant prevalent rampant rife widespread
Antonyms
STRONG
minor secondary unimportant
WEAK
inferior subjective submissive subordinate yielding
NOUN
judgment, decree
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decision directive edict finding law order resolution rule verdict
STRONG
adjudication precept pronouncement ukase
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer indecision lawlessness
WEAK
plea

Example Sentences

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The ruling marks a victory for the president in his effort to redesign the storied American structure.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The ruling doesn’t unwind the deal, but does bar Nexstar from integrating with Tegna while the antitrust case proceeds.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

The hosts discuss what led to the federal jury ruling that the concert behemoth was acting as a monopoly.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The ruling puts the future of the deal in question and could slow consolidation among television station owners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Born in 1063 a.d., 8-Deer was a shirttail cousin to the ruling family of Tilantongo, which had been engaged for decades in a dynastic struggle with the kingdom of Red and White Bundle.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann