Synonyms for governor
ˈgʌv ər nər, -ə nərgov·er·nor

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1. governornoun

   the head of a state government

   Synonyms:
   regulator

2. governor, regulatornoun

   a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

   Synonyms:
   regulator

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1. governornoun

   Synonyms:
   ruler, director, manager, comptroller, superintendent, overseer

2. governornoun

   Synonyms:
   executive, chief magistrate

3. governornoun

   Synonyms:
   tutor, instructor, guardian

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1. governornoun

   Synonyms:
   chief magistrate, executive

   Associated words:
   gubernatorial

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1. List of paraphrases for "governor":

   ruler, ruling, gouverneur, gov., governador, governors, conservative, mayor, regulator, wali

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1. List of known nicknames for "Governor":

   Governor Washington Jr.

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1. Monica Klein:

   This is a man who used his bully pulpit and the office of the governor to build and brandish his public image daily. Now, he can't rely on the constant coverage he once earned as the top state official, there is no beat for' former governor angrily tweeting from Westchester.'.

2. Ohio Gov. John Kasich:

   The key is Ohio, Ohio is a reset, everybody said 'You put all your eggs in your New Hampshire basket.' I did, but I'm still standing here. I'm the last governor. We're down to four or five when most people thought I wouldn't get here.

3. Mayor Gillum:

   What has also changed since election night have been the chorus of voices -- from the President of the United States, the junior senator of the state of Florida, and the governor of the state of Florida -- a chorus calling for the ending of the counting in this process.

4. Anna Kaplan:

   Last night at a rally held by the former President, and today at a political rally held by a candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania, supporters were urged to hold up their right hands in a unified salute that should shock the conscience of every American for its remarkable similarity to the 'Heil Hitler' salute used by the Nazis.

5. Nancy McFadden:

   The Governor will continue working with the Legislature to get this done this year, next year or on the ballot in 2018.