Synonyms for governing
gov·ern·ing

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1. government, governing, governance, government activity, administrationadjective

   the act of governing; exercising authority

   "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"

   Synonyms:
   authorities, political science, establishment, judicature, organization, presidency, presidential term, governance, politics, governing body, disposal, government activity, brass, giving medication, administration, government, regime, organisation

   Antonyms:
   low-level, subordinate

2. governingadjective

   responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

   "governing bodies"

   Antonyms:
   subordinate, low-level

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1. List of paraphrases for "governing":

   guiding, regulating, administration, ruling, management, executive, governors, directors, governance, rector, administrative, director, provision, steering, government, relating, department, applicable, admin, judgement, ruler, verdict

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1. Michel Platini:

   During this last half-century or so, FIFA has only had two presidents, recent events force the supreme governing body of world soccer to turn over a new leaf and rethink its governance.

2. Sebastian Kurz:

   If we are able to reach an agreement with the Greens, a certain extra creativity will definitely be necessary, here and there, if we reach a deal, it will involve or will have to involve a different and maybe also new form of governing.

3. Jeff Sessions:

   This is exactly the plan America needs, polling shows this plan will appeal broadly to all segments of the electorate; prioritizing the just demands of loyal, everyday Americans who have been shunned by a governing elite.

4. Ethiopian Haile:

   It is a sad decision that will disproportionately affect Ethiopia and Kenya, as well as East Africa as a whole, some Asian countries have also been making strides in middle- and long-distance. At a time when the (governing) body needed to exert its maximum effort to boost athletics worldwide, it has taken a decision that is tragic and unfair.

5. The NFL:

   The union's claim is that this new policy, imposed by the NFL's governing body without consultation with the NFLPA, is inconsistent with the collective bargaining agreement and infringes on player rights.