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Having authority over the policies, actions, and affairs of a state or organization

Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something

The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.

The act of keeping something in a safe or entire state

Present participle for to direct, handle, control, or be in charge of

Present participle for to control or determine the process or direction of

Present participle for to control one's emotions or conduct

Present participle for to cause a profound effect

Present participle for to influence or induce someone to believe or do something

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Adjective

Having authority over the policies, actions, and affairs of a state or organization

organizational^US

organisational^UK

in the ascendancy

decision-making

highest-ranking

executive level

holding the reins

of the first rank

highest ranking

out of this world

top-of-the-line

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

beyond comparison

top of the line

top of the range

of high quality

without parallel

of the highest quality

of the highest standard

of the first water

highly regarded

greatest possible

in a class of its own

too good to be true

highest quality

of the first order

first and foremost

of greatest importance

top-of-the-range

greatest amount of

industry leading

of prime importance

of supreme importance

a cut above the rest

of the highest order

one-in-a-million

record-breaking

of a high standard

of highest order

in a class all by itself

exceptionally good

in a class of one's own

above and beyond

without an equal

of greatest significance

state-of-the-art

out-of-this-world

better than usual

of the best quality

better than average

recognizable^US

out of the ordinary

globally competitive

dream come true

picture-perfect

beyond description

better than the best

the best of the best

recognisable^UK

internationally competitive

vitally important

of great consequence

of the utmost importance

earth-shattering

worthy of admiration

worthy of commendation

immensely skilled

highly qualified

exceptionally skilled

supremely skilled

extraordinarily skilled

at the cutting edge

at the leading edge

well thought of

never to be forgotten

not to be forgotten

plenipotentiary

stamped on your memory

fixed in the mind

more than human

most influential

most illustrious

most significant

most favourable

most advantageous

most appropriate

most outstanding

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“All information coming from such a governing body should be looked at with the utmost skepticism.”

Adjective

Intended to keep someone under control or prevent someone from doing something

anti-democratic

unconstitutional

no ifs ands or buts

high and mighty

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Noun

The process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.

superintendence

superintendency

organisation^UK

organization^US

bringing together

reorganisation^UK

systematisation^UK

standardisation^UK

standardization^US

reorganization^US

systematization^US

responsibility for

the Establishment

tireless support

stage management

system of government

regulatory commission

provision of care

coadministration

resourcefulness

political practice

time management

discussing the terms of

people in charge

home management

government department

proper channels

official procedures

official procedure

rules and regulations

administrativia

corridors of power

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Noun

The act of keeping something in a safe or entire state

careful management

care and feeding

invulnerability

superintendence

board and lodging

indemnification

unassailability

safe harbour^UK

safety measures

preventive measure

port in a storm

insurance cover

freedom from danger

financial protection

something to fall back on

protective device

impenetrability

insurance policy

protective covering

protective umbrella

additional coverage

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Verb

Present participle for to direct, handle, control, or be in charge of

exercising control over

having control of

assuming command

calling the tune

exercising authority

holding dominion

holding sway over

occupying throne

calling the signals

pulling the strings

serving the people

wearing the crown

being in the driving seat

laying down the law

calling the shots

running the show

being in charge

being responsible for

being in the saddle

having charge of

ruling the roost

taking charge of

sitting on top of

taking the helm

keeping an eye on

taking the chair

having authority over

prevailing over

leading the way

holding the reins

calling the shots in

having authority

taking the reins

assuming command of

keeping tabs on

calling the tune in

exercising power

having influence

cracked the whip

taking the chair of

systematizing^US

standardizing^US

monopolizing^US

monopolising^UK

standardising^UK

systematising^UK

having the upper hand

taking the reins of

exercising authority over

holding dominion over

having control over

occupying the throne

walking all over

doing the honors

wearing the trousers

sitting on the throne

keeping under thumb

pulling the wires

riding roughshod over

wielding the sceptre

having the upper hand over

calling the play

assuming command over

calling the shots of

having power over

maintaining order

taking the lead

dictating terms

controlling the affairs of

taking control of

having command over

keeping one's eye on

pointing in the right direction

putting on the right track

calling the shots on

having a handle on

showing the way

looking out for

minding the store

pressurizing^US

managing people

pressurising^UK

telling someone what to do

having the greatest influence

lording it over

having the ascendancy

having the edge

holding the whip hand

throwing your weight around

giving orders to

ordering around

having the whip hand

using strong-arm tactics on

trying to control

performing official duties

carrying out official duties

having ascendancy over

carrying most weight

ruling the roost in

having mastery over

having one's way

having the whip hand over

leading by the nose

having upper hand

having the upper hand in

playing first fiddle

carrying weight

getting the upper hand

having someone eating out of one's hand

having someone in the palm of one's hand

having something in the palm of one's hand

holding the purse strings

having someone in one's hip pocket

holding purse strings

having a hold over

pushing buttons

pulling things together

putting in order

keeping a tab on

keeping a beady eye on

putting your foot down

reading the riot act

keeping under surveillance

keeping watch over

paying attention to

scrutinizing^US

scrutinising^UK

keeping track of

keeping a check on

keeping watch on

taking notice of

keeping under observation

keeping under guard

keeping in view

keeping in check

keeping in sight

administering to

calling the tune for

controlling the content of

keeping up with

keeping in touch with

keeping up to date with

keeping from harm

persevering with

breathing down someone's neck

putting together

having the bright idea of

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“He pledged that he would govern the state with a sole regard to its interests, and that he would act in the most friendly and liberal manner towards every individual in it.”

Verb

Present participle for to control or determine the process or direction of

exerting influence on

having an impact on

being a factor in

having an effect on

interacting with

emotionally moving

knocking for six

prevailing over

going to your head

turning someone's head

making an impression on

tugging at your heartstrings

getting through to

having a bearing on

filling with emotion

making an impression

striking a chord

leaving an impression on

touching a chord

getting through

registering with

carrying weight with

leaving a mark on

interfering with

making an impact on

exerting an influence on

playing havoc with

wreaking havoc on

doing damage to

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“Complex laws and regulations govern the cancellation of debts once soldiers leave the service, he said.”

Verb

Present participle for to control one's emotions or conduct

keeping in check

keeping a tight rein on

getting the better of

holding in check

keeping under control

keeping the lid on

keeping a lid on

putting a brake on

keeping within bounds

nipping in the bud

getting a grip on

bringing under control

stemming the flow of

putting half nelson on

gaining mastery over

bringing into line

laying down the law to someone

keeping control of

keeping on a string

gaining control over

finding a solution to

finding an answer to

bringing to screeching halt

putting the brakes on

putting a limit on

keeping tight rein on

neutralizing^US

neutralising^UK

tranquilizing^US

standing in the way of

slackening pace

playing for time

bringing to a standstill

putting a spoke in someone's wheel

interfering with

cracking down on

clamping down on

tranquillising^UK

getting under control

quietening down

triumphing over

placing a limit on

keeping within limits

drawing the line on

prevailing over

gaining control of

winning against

keeping in line

setting limits on

imposing limits on

putting a ceiling on

setting a limit on

immobilising^UK

immobilizing^US

keeping in order

meeting halfway

short-circuiting

procrastinating

hitting the brakes

getting in the way of

keeping waiting

letting down flaps

restricting the consumption of

limiting to a fixed amount

putting an end to

putting the lid on

putting a lid on

bringing to a stop

bringing to an end

putting paid to

bringing to a halt

putting the kibosh on

putting the stopper on

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“Only as a result of living and experience, as Aristotle suggests, could Troilus learn to govern his emotions and to act with prudence and moderation.”

Verb

Present participle for to cause a profound effect

Verb

Present participle for to influence or induce someone to believe or do something

making expectant

making of a mind to

making you of a mind to

bringing around

prevailing upon

lighting a fire under

pressurising^UK

pressurizing^US

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