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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
Under the stewardship of owner Arte Moreno, the franchise has been spinning its wheels for more than a decade and has not won its division since 2014.
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Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
With the symptoms of climate crisis increasingly felt by people and businesses, including those within the art world, the Fondation Beyeler is making a statement by putting ecological stewardship on par with artistic curation.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The Buss family's association with the Lakers dates back to Jerry Buss's purchase of the team in 1979, a stewardship that transformed the franchise into one of the biggest brands in professional sports across the globe.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Under Jennifer’s stewardship, events have generated significant awareness and support for causes that matter.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
With the symptoms of climate crisis increasingly felt by people and businesses, including those within the art world, the Fondation Beyeler is making a statement by putting ecological stewardship on par with artistic curation.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The Buss family's association with the Lakers dates back to Jerry Buss's purchase of the team in 1979, a stewardship that transformed the franchise into one of the biggest brands in professional sports across the globe.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Under Jennifer’s stewardship, events have generated significant awareness and support for causes that matter.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewardship
Noun
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First selected as a 20-year-old for the white-ball series against Australia in 2024, his introduction into the England environment was love at first sight for all the management involved.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Austin chef David Bull opened the restaurant at the Crazy Water Hotel in Mineral Wells before that hotel changed management.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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The government’s oversight of the program, the agency found, does not ensure that participant activities conform to the intent of the law.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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The timing of federal elections is set by Congress, and the administration of elections is carried out by the states, with oversight by Congress and the courts.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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Baltimore’s consent decree similarly identified major deficiencies in training, including outdated curricula, inconsistent instruction, and inadequate field supervision.—
Karl W. Bickel,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Jan. 2026
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Factors like population density, consistent consumer demand, access to kosher supervision, supply chains, and real estate all play a role.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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An ally of SpaceX founder Elon Musk, the appointment of the billionaire, could signal a shift toward more private-sector leadership.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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That 5-million-square-foot sorting and handling site temporarily closed midweek due to a cargo plane crash on location, already causing shipment delays ahead of the FAA mandate.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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DiMarco’s participation became a highlight of the event, with the student asking thoughtful questions about overcoming imposter syndrome and handling rejection.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the Palisades Fire burned out of control under hurricane-force winds, some residents chose to stay and fight, like Cort Wagner.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later attention turned to flood control after a hurricane in the 1920s caused Lake Okeechobee to overflow, killing thousands.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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About 58% of the East Arlington campus is in need of repair or replacement to uphold Arlington ISD’s values and expectations, according to an administration report.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the care and keeping of me?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Any infants experiencing symptoms should have their care provider contacted immediately.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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