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
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant told CNBC on Wednesday that the administration would raise the levies to the 15% limit this week.
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
During the hearing on Capitol Hill, Noem defended the administration’s aggressive deportation policies and blamed protesters for unrest that followed the raids.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The group includes Supervisors Nate Miley and Nikki Fortunato Bas and representatives of the system’s administration and health care workers’ union.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson have since indicated that the administration decided to wage war on Iran because Israel was planning to.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
During the hearing on Capitol Hill, Noem defended the administration’s aggressive deportation policies and blamed protesters for unrest that followed the raids.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The group includes Supervisors Nate Miley and Nikki Fortunato Bas and representatives of the system’s administration and health care workers’ union.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson have since indicated that the administration decided to wage war on Iran because Israel was planning to.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
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Budget deficit of 4% Such a target would also match last year's, which had marked a rare expansion of government spending relative to GDP.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some flights have left airports in US-friendly Persian Gulf states, including United Arab Emirates cities Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but the situation remains fluid and travelers are being urged to monitor government alert systems and check with their airlines.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Residents may require medication management and may have previously posed a potential risk to harm themselves or others, but any aggressive behavior must have occurred no less than six months prior to being admitted.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Through its program on border management, anti-corruption and criminal justice, the office has been supporting Haitian institutions to address the broader issues that continue to fuel instability and violence in the country.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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And most importantly, the process, or democratic process to allow the people to elect and decide what the future system of governance should be.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Responsible governance requires periodic stress-testing of those systems.—
Timothy M. Herbst,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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Democrats are insisting on changes to immigration enforcement operations as part of the measure and blocked it from advancing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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To support this transition, the Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract to sustain and modernize the submarine fire control system that enables the operation of the Trident II missile.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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On a call from Mexico on Thursday with reporters, Estrada Juarez, 42, said DACA was supposed to protect people like her who work hard and follow the rules.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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For details on other rules, like how many and what kinds of fish anglers can bring home, or where and how to get needed licenses and permits, visit the Unified Government’s Fishing and Boating website.—
Sofi Zeman
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cutting the stump into smaller pieces may even be necessary for easy handling.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to the attorney general's office, the report will detail the diocese's handling of clergy abuse over decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the aftermath, China has responded with anger – condemning the capture or killing of a sovereign leader and the apparent US attempt at regime change while reaching out to Iran express its friendship.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Historical data show that when major oil-producing nations undergo regime change, oil prices typically surge by more than 70%.—
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CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jill Hanlin spent many years either incarcerated or on supervision after release, and consequently has spent time ineligible to cast a ballot in the state of Missouri.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The attorney emphasized that the family, all immigrants, were under asylum protection and had been following a supervision order that should have prevented deportation.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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