1
as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the fair and just administration of the U.S. territories
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2
as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
administration of the funds was left in the hands of a committee
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Recent Examples of administration
In response to the trend, the Trump administration has advocated for several pro-natal measures, including an executive order aimed at expanding access to and reducing the cost of in vitro fertilization.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
The Trump administration plans to reinstate blanket tariffs on more than a dozen nations starting Aug. 1.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 July 2025
The announcement also comes after the Trump administration pushed the University of Pennsylvania, another Ivy League school, to agree to a series of demands related to preventing transgender athletes from competing.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 July 2025
The current American administration, though, is the first to reinforce those ambitions, rather than curtail them.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
The Trump administration plans to reinstate blanket tariffs on more than a dozen nations starting Aug. 1.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 July 2025
The announcement also comes after the Trump administration pushed the University of Pennsylvania, another Ivy League school, to agree to a series of demands related to preventing transgender athletes from competing.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 July 2025
The current American administration, though, is the first to reinforce those ambitions, rather than curtail them.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
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The Israeli government has denied that its policies are causing starvation in Gaza.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
31 July 2025
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True to form, the mayor expounds at length on various and sundry ways to part people and businesses from their money and does little but nod briefly and generally to reducing the cost of government.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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The roof began going green in 2010, when the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority and property management company Hines started replacing crumbling portions with sedum in the name of sustainability.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Any deals are likely to be in Goldman’s asset management arm, which oversees $3.3 trillion but doesn’t carry the same cachet as firms such as Blackstone or KKR.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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Intriguingly, not one of the four, board member and former Deloitte CEO Cathy Engelbert has the best experience to push stronger governance.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This tragic event, occurring just days before the Republican National Convention, sent ripples through the political landscape, reshaping the 2024 presidential election and the subsequent trajectory of American governance.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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The restaurant chain's final remaining location in Kyle ceased operations on June 30, marking the end of a 36-year run across Texas and Arizona.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Despite questions remaining on how much funding the state has raised to continue Indiana’s participation in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, county operations are encouraged to remain open to applicants.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
28 July 2025
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What if my neighbor doesn't follow Milwaukee's rules about weeds and grass?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Her charges, as a rule, have been greatly comforted in their final moments.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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The president also continues to face backlash from his MAGA supporters over his administration's handling of files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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This will help prevent an uncomfortable burning sensation in areas of the body that are touched after handling, caused by capsaicin, an active component of hot chile peppers.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
22 July 2025
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Guidance guessing game German truck maker Traton on Friday also cut its guidance on Friday, citing Trump's tariffs regime as a key driver of slowing sales.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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And like the Trump tariff regime or not, negotiations are about to come to a conclusion.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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He would be released under the supervision of the U.S. Pretrial Services Agency and would surrender his passport.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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Other malls in the south suburbs have implemented similar protocols, such as Chicago Ridge Mall’s youth supervision policy, which was extended in December 2024 when a prank noise that sounded like gunfire led to a mall evacuation.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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