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
Newsom has granted 224 pardons and 150 commutations since becoming governor in 2019, according to his administration.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Thousands of people nationwide gathered on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Trump’s administration and several of its policy initiatives.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Many firms are revising their economic forecasts, including the possibility of a recession, as a result of Trump administration policies, according to a new survey by Chief Executive.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
It’s been 250 years since Paul Revere's midnight ride, and now, the Trump administration is marking the patriotic silversmith's brave act with a special video.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Thousands of people nationwide gathered on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Trump’s administration and several of its policy initiatives.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Many firms are revising their economic forecasts, including the possibility of a recession, as a result of Trump administration policies, according to a new survey by Chief Executive.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
It’s been 250 years since Paul Revere's midnight ride, and now, the Trump administration is marking the patriotic silversmith's brave act with a special video.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
Noun
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The government responded an hour later that the mother had been released in Honduras, the filing states.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government stripped Muslim-majority Kashmir of its previous autonomy, sparking protests.—
Aishwarya S Iyer,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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To avoid these pitfalls, companies need to treat office redesign as a change management project—not just a facilities project.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Trump and Zuckerberg have a complicated history, with the president being critical of the Silicon Valley CEO's management of online censorship, which culminated in a ban from Meta platforms after the January 6 riots.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is not the path toward business regeneration but one toward the demise of capitalism and transparent governance.—
JAVIER CORRALES,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Nick Stewart is the cofounder of the good governance advocacy group We The People — Baltimore County (stewart.nicholas@gmail.com), board member of the community development corporation Southwest Visions Foundation and former member of the Baltimore County Workforce Development Board.—
Will Anderson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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Congressional staffers were recently briefed that the airstrike campaign had experienced only limited success in destroying Houthi military weapons supplies, such as drones, missiles and command and control operations, much of which is stored in underground bunkers.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Each prescribed fire operation follows a prescribed fire burn plan, which considers temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, and conditions for the dispersal of smoke.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The only issue with the price Chelsea Women was sold for was that they were bought by their parent company in a move that helped the men’s team comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in 2023-24.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sinners studiously adheres to the rules of vampire lore, which means Remmick and his crew are unable to enter the heroes’ juke joint unless specifically invited.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hunter’s defense, ball handling ability and 3-point shooting shined in March Madness and her inclusion in the starting five also brought out the best in Van Lith.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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One Senate Democratic aide told The Hill that a number of Senate Democrats have been texting about a possible forceful response against President Trump’s handling of the situation, but worry that swinging too hard could play into the administration’s hands.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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Saturday's talks in Rome between the Trump administration and the Islamic Republic of Iran over the rogue regime’s failure to dismantle its illicit nuclear weapons program have raised pressing questions about whether Tehran will adhere to a new deal.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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This generation also puts focus on beauty projects and regimes like self-care (hi, Sephora tweens).—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The musical will be directed by Christopher Wheeldon (MJ: The Musical), with music supervision by Tom Kitt (Next to Normal).—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Wheeldon is directing and choreographing, and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations are in the two-time Tony-winning hands of Tom Kitt.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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