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 satellite broadcaster is unique in its dependence on cars, where most people listen to the service, amid punishing tariffs by the Trump administration on autos and auto parts, although the president recently softened the hit.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Trump has also blamed Biden for stock market losses, despite previously taking credit for gains during the last administration.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
President Trump describes his administration's sweeping new tariffs on other countries as a tool for accomplishing a range of key economic goals, including reviving U.S. manufacturing.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 1 May 2025
The Trump administration has called for the U.S. to take control of Greenland, which is a semiautonomous territory that's part of Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 1 May 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 May 2025
Trump has also blamed Biden for stock market losses, despite previously taking credit for gains during the last administration.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
President Trump describes his administration's sweeping new tariffs on other countries as a tool for accomplishing a range of key economic goals, including reviving U.S. manufacturing.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 1 May 2025
The Trump administration has called for the U.S. to take control of Greenland, which is a semiautonomous territory that's part of Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
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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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As customers drank around them, talk turned to Louna’s exclusion from the MTV show, which Leake blamed on the Russian government.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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Mahon, who has a PhD in medical physics, joined Channel 4 after senior management roles at VFX biz The Foundry and UK production group Shine, which is now part of Banijay.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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Patience appeared to be running thin in all areas, from management to coach John Hynes to some of the fan base.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Especially in the complex world of family governance, where the hardest decisions often don’t come down to spreadsheets.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Other experts also agreed that these court clashes could force Congress to revisit its broad delegation of powers to the executive branch and reshape the fundamental architecture of governance.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Arthur Smith will remain Chairman and CEO of the company with Daly overseeing development, production, sales and operations.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Economic pressures, inflation and roller coaster stock prices, have pushed firms to prioritize leaner operations.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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In the 13th century, the papacy was vacant for almost three years before the election of Gregory X, who tightened up conclave rules.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The author of that rule change, Garth Glissman, is an SEC associate commissioner and driving force behind the effort to pass a similar rule for men’s college hoops.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Because of those direct impacts, regulations around the globe are quickly starting to catch up: • Canada: Bill C-27 outlines an AI and Data Act for responsible data handling.—
Anthony Green,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump's 39% approval rating for his handling of the economy is his worst score ever, including during his first term.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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Consumer jitters about higher costs in a high tariff regime are also a concern for businesses.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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While Trump's latest executive actions roll back portions of his original 25 percent auto tariffs, analysts and executives alike are grappling with the broader implications of a more aggressive tariff regime.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 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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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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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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