Thesaurus results for REGIMES

regimes

noun

variants also régimes

plural of regime

as in governments

lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation) the regime of the dictator collapsed with surprising abruptness

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Recent Examples of regimes The two types of digital dollar are worth the same, but are subject to different regulatory regimes and use cases. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Human rights organizations globally are worried that authoritarian regimes could use the convention to attack researchers, journalists, human rights advocates and people who criticize governments. — Mary Lind, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 The same pattern is evident in the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in the 1960s and 1970s, which culminated in the establishment of Islamic regimes and the spread of Islamist extremism. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 Political transitions are the midnight hour for all autocratic regimes. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The comments express overwhelming disapproval and outrage over the idea of live-streaming a public execution, likening it to barbaric practices of authoritarian regimes and terrorist groups. — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 The Court recognized that interstate sources otherwise could be subjected to multiple, conflicting state regimes. — Gale Norton, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 But the right approach depends on a range of factors, including the type of shares, the timing of the gift, applicable tax regimes and the structures used to receive the donation. — Joe Crome, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 First, owing to the executive churn that preceded Stearns, the Mets’ front office is a mishmash of hires from several different regimes. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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In their letter, the bishops attempted to balance human dignity and a right for governments to humanely protect borders.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
The country is divided between rival administrations, each backed by different armed groups and foreign governments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of governments

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All three said West Point appears to be circumventing the judge's ruling by using a different justification to continue to enforce its speech rules.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
This exploits a loophole in the government's fiscal rules, as money given to these institutions does not count as extra borrowing.

— Ian King, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of rules

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Doe’s case demonstrates just how complex Title IX cases are, even under the more protective policies afforded to accusers by past presidential administrations.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
The globe is thought to have been used in the Oval Office during both Truman and Eisenhower administrations.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

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