GOVERNORSHIPS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

governorships

noun

plural of governorship

as in hands

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as in chairmanships

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Noun

But the power this concentrates in the hands of one corporation and person – SpaceX and Musk – has raised alarm bells.

— Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese and blue cheese in a bowl with gloved hands or in a food processor until blended.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hands

Noun

Trump’s quarter millennial—featuring overt buffoonery and historic grifting as neighbors—was characteristic of his two presidencies.

— Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
That's ahead of the midterms, which are typically low points for presidencies.

— Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of presidencies

Noun

Most managements feel that the — on the price of their shares — that the higher, the better.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
These are different eras, and the respective managements are no longer the same, but something about this feels off.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026

Definition of managements

Noun

China is considering export controls that could check the global spread of its AI models and chips, as Beijing increases oversight of its burgeoning tech sector.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Untreated cotton samples were placed in those same locations as controls.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of controls

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