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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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“Iraq is the place where they can all hit back, and it’s fair game,” said Michael Knights, head of research for strategic advisory firm Horizon Engage and adjunct fellow at the Washington Institute think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Previously, she was the Washington, D.C., bureau chief for Yahoo News, and before that, the executive editor for news at Foreign Policy magazine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Three years later, Martin was still a key component to the Raiders’ defense in a Super Bowl victory over Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

But US Vice President JD Vance - set to lead the US delegation - has not yet left Washington, while Iran says it has not decided whether to attend.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Rufus closed his eyes and looked so happy and peaceful, like I bet I looked when Ms. Washington was reading.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan