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Washington

[wosh-ing-tuhn, waw-shing-] / ˈwɒʃ ɪŋ tən, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋ- /
NOUN
government
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authority law ministry politics power regime rule state union
STRONG
bureaucracy command control direction domination dominion empire execution executive governance guidance influence jurisdiction patronage polity predominance presidency regency regimentation regulation restraint sovereignty statecraft superintendence superiority supervision supremacy sway
WEAK
Uncle Sam political practice powers that be the feds
Antonyms
STRONG
inferiority opposition powerlessness submission subservience weakness
WEAK
anarchy chaos coup insurrection lawlessness mutiny revolt revolution
NOUN
Uncle Sam
Synonyms
WEAK
Brother Jonathan US government

Example Sentences

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Tension is rising as Washington waits for Tehran to respond to its latest offer of a deal to extend a truce to allow the foes to enter peace negotiations.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

“Now that they’re back and seemingly healthy, we’re worried they will crowd us out,” said Bradley Graham, co-owner of the Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The 2024 White House Correspondents’ Association winner for overall excellence in White House coverage, Ravid is viewed as one of the premier national security reporters in Washington.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Washington has the least experienced team in the league, keeping all six of their draft picks on the roster.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“How does Washington come on? Many beaux? Many believers? Many friends? Answer these questions you wicked little Maggie.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock