1
as in governed
to exercise authority or power over
a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly
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as in controlled
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a monarch who is known for ruling her emotions with an iron hand
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Recent Examples of ruled
Weisman's cause of death is listed as multiple injuries from being struck by a train and the manner was ruled an accident.
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Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Courts have consistently ruled that failure to comply with substantiation rules leads to disallowance, no matter how genuine the donation.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
His death was ruled a suicide by hanging.
—ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday the Supreme Court ruled that Thaksin’s prolonged hospital stay last year was unlawful and ordered him to serve his sentence at Bangkok Remand Prison, according to the court.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
He was sentenced to life in prison, but given the possibility of parole after 27 years, Whitney ruled during Santiago Torres’ sentencing.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
Judge Amit Mehta ruled last year that Google illegally monopolized online search and advertising by paying companies like Apple and Samsung billions of dollars a year to install Google as the default search engine on smartphones and web browsers.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled, and see over 100 daily shows.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled in February that personalized license plates, with their customizable alphanumeric combinations, are considered government speech, not private speech, and are therefore not subject to the protections of the First Amendment.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Courts have consistently ruled that failure to comply with substantiation rules leads to disallowance, no matter how genuine the donation.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
His death was ruled a suicide by hanging.
—ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday the Supreme Court ruled that Thaksin’s prolonged hospital stay last year was unlawful and ordered him to serve his sentence at Bangkok Remand Prison, according to the court.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
He was sentenced to life in prison, but given the possibility of parole after 27 years, Whitney ruled during Santiago Torres’ sentencing.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
Judge Amit Mehta ruled last year that Google illegally monopolized online search and advertising by paying companies like Apple and Samsung billions of dollars a year to install Google as the default search engine on smartphones and web browsers.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled, and see over 100 daily shows.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled in February that personalized license plates, with their customizable alphanumeric combinations, are considered government speech, not private speech, and are therefore not subject to the protections of the First Amendment.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruled
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Then under Nazi Germany, cave research fell under the purview of the Schutzstaffel (SS), the political paramilitary force governed by Heinrich Himmler.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 2025
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Importantly, the governed have consented to being governed and to live by the laws of the land.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Packers controlled the line of scrimmage, holding the league’s top-scoring offense from 2024 to just 13 points.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Each lighting unit contains three separate color-changing bulbs that can be individually controlled.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Street, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Police quickly contained the situation as around 150 mostly young demonstrators chanted anti-police slogans in a largely calm atmosphere.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan noted the biggest key is keeping his body regulated.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Whey protein is among many dietary supplements that aren’t regulated, according to Bakovic.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aryna Sabalenka curbed her natural instincts to beat Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) in an absorbing women’s final, before Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner contested their third Grand Slam final in a row — a record in the Open Era of men’s tennis.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, any gains in the equity market were curbed by further signs of weakness in the labor market.—
Sean Conlon,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For the past 25 years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has kept vital forests and grassland safe from bulldozers, saws, excavators and drilling equipment.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Éric Chelle, tasked with steadying the ship after recent stumbles, kept his cards close.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Where Welch pursued relentless growth and shareholder value maximization, Chouinard deliberately restrained Patagonia's expansion.—
Kyle Westaway,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wilson's dying body was pulled inside the home by the family and restrained with his own handcuffs.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Downgrades could have series knock-on effects on French borrowing costs, as measured by the yield on its government bonds, economists warn.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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In other words, poaching is twice the size of legal hunting, measured in economic terms.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Ruled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruled. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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