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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
generally the dean left the day-to-day stewardship of the college to the assistant dean
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as in oversight
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
she believes that stewardship of the environment is everyone's responsibility
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Recent Examples of stewardship
Since the church is a nonprofit, the majority of its money comes from stewardship or fundraising and balancing the two is key, according to Father Terry.
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Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
The partnership with Art Basel marks a pivotal moment for the luxury brand, offering a global platform to celebrate art that resonates with Zegna’s values of environmental stewardship, cultural consciousness and social engagement.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Spurs have recruited young under Postecoglou’s stewardship, and very few of their new players had Premier League and elite European experience when they were signed.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 21 May 2025
What’s even more important than optimism is duty: duty to work and stewardship of work and of the world.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
The partnership with Art Basel marks a pivotal moment for the luxury brand, offering a global platform to celebrate art that resonates with Zegna’s values of environmental stewardship, cultural consciousness and social engagement.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Spurs have recruited young under Postecoglou’s stewardship, and very few of their new players had Premier League and elite European experience when they were signed.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 21 May 2025
What’s even more important than optimism is duty: duty to work and stewardship of work and of the world.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewardship
Noun
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Conversely, people spend an inordinate amount of time on weight management, cardiovascular improvement and muscular strength.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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FlexJobs data shows that the most in-demand remote jobs of 2025, still hiring right now, include software engineering, product management, project management, and customer success, to name a few.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Whether this was caused by negligence or lack of oversight, the result is the same — the privacy and rights of Illinois residents were compromised, and that’s unacceptable.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Finally, establishing comprehensive oversight mechanisms is key.—
Craig Costigan,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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But there’s a critical difference between medical treatment and recreational experimentation: Medical ketamine is delivered under professional supervision for treatment-resistant depression.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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After those treatments, patients were evenly split into groups that either bulked up their regular exercise routines in a three-year program that included coaching and supervision or were simply given health education.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
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The deal was good news for Meta, which was widely seen as falling behind in the AI race and in need of new AI leadership, and for Wang, who at 28 will become one of the most powerful AI players in the tech industry as part of the deal.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
16 June 2025
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This will build trust and help align the organization under the new leadership.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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According to the survey, 51% of Americans approve Trump’s handling of border security and immigration, while 49% disapprove.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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The leaders will now likely try to influence Trump’s handling of the conflict, given Washington’s leverage over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
15 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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The Trump administration’s tough stance on the budget and waste reduction will place Smith in a challenging position, leading an organization that acknowledges the need for reform but lacks the drive to implement it.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Tesla and SpaceX CEO spent the past four months leading the administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which set out to slash government bloat and eliminate waste, fraud and abuse.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The center provides counseling, drop-in respite care, and community resource navigation under its mental health program.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Under the plan, families earning $100,000 or less would pay nothing for child care starting in 2028, as it would be paid by the endowment, lawmakers said.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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