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
The administration has highlighted last weekend's crime in Chicago, when at least five people were killed in separate incidents.
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Steve Inskeep, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Our administration must remain steadfast in ensuring that those who put in the work receive the benefits of their efforts.
—Ruth Vitale, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Harris wrote that the Biden administration had undermined her bid for the presidency in the wake of the 2024 election.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, his administration has stressed efforts to rapidly diffuse the situation.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Steve Inskeep, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Our administration must remain steadfast in ensuring that those who put in the work receive the benefits of their efforts.
—Ruth Vitale, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Harris wrote that the Biden administration had undermined her bid for the presidency in the wake of the 2024 election.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, his administration has stressed efforts to rapidly diffuse the situation.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
Noun
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The growing costs to buy and maintain a car –exacerbated by inflation and tariffs –are leading to rising auto loan defaults and repossessions and a potential crisis for American consumers left unprotected by the federal government, according to a new report by a consumer advocacy organization.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Republican lawmakers are upping the pressure on GOP leaders to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies set to expire at year’s end for those with Affordable Care Act coverage, bolstering similar demands from Democrats as part of government funding talks.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Rachael Holder, whose feature directorial debut Love, Brooklyn is making a splash at the indie box office, has signed with ColorCreative for management.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Accion’s investments from the new fund — made before reaching a final close last month — include Nigerian payroll management startup PaidHR in June, and Kenyan online commerce venture Flowcart (formerly called Sukhiba) last year.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There does appear to be an air of optimism around although uncertainty still surrounds the fate of USA Cricket, offered a three-month lifeline by the International Cricket Council to address its governance issues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The vote marked a public setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former Chicago Teachers Union organizer navigating the shift from movement politics to municipal governance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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Along the top of the fire, the crews continue working slowly parallel with, and sometimes on, the McKinley Grove Road, doing clearing vegetation by hand, applying pre-treatment, and conducting critical strategic firing operations to remove heavy vegetation in front of the active fire front.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Today, Interpol unites 196 member countries under the leadership of a secretary general, orchestrating daily operations to combat various international crimes.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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All in all, Southern small talk rules are a fickle thing to follow.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers in many states have changed the rules in recent decades to protect winners from being targeted by criminals and unscrupulous people asking for money.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Bolsonaro built a fiercely loyal base as a deeply divisive figure, particularly during his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Júlia Dias Carneiro,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Teammates privately questioned Thomson’s handling of the situation.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Rebels present a much different animal with Kiffin’s regime producing eight of the school’s top 10 total offense games during his six seasons.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, Russia’s authoritarian regime is defined by destruction and fear.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Keep sensitive decisions, such as money, safety, and compliance, under human supervision.—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The archaeological recovery mission was completed by the Society for the Documentation of Submerged Sites, under the supervision of the Superintendency of the Sea and the support of the Marine Protected Area, the Municipality of Favignana and the Port Authority, officials said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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