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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
The Sox have won four World Series championships during his stewardship.
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Steve Buckley, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Seeking to solve the problem, the state House of Representatives voted 124-21 this week to force tire retailers to join a state stewardship program by July 2027.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Dalio founded OceanX in 2016 with his son Mark to promote exploration and stewardship of ocean resources.
—Eunice Yoon,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The event will include a pep rally, with Driftwood Middle having been nationally recognized as a Green Ribbon School, receiving multiple honors for efforts in sustainability and environmental stewardship.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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Steve Buckley, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Seeking to solve the problem, the state House of Representatives voted 124-21 this week to force tire retailers to join a state stewardship program by July 2027.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Dalio founded OceanX in 2016 with his son Mark to promote exploration and stewardship of ocean resources.
—Eunice Yoon,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The event will include a pep rally, with Driftwood Middle having been nationally recognized as a Green Ribbon School, receiving multiple honors for efforts in sustainability and environmental stewardship.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewardship
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Her euthanasia had been unanimously approved, as the law requires, by two doctors, a lawyer and a review and oversight body; and it had been scheduled to take place on 2 August 2024.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
11 Apr. 2026
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Krepich said the probe was ongoing as the administration still has concerns with New York's oversight of personal care services and the Medicaid program, and is reviewing the state's response to last month's letter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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In partnership with local communities, the district has provided the following information on free food distribution centers and food programs, child supervision and student computer devices.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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She was handed preliminary charges, including for failure to help a minor in danger, and released under judicial supervision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bay also praised Govan’s leadership in bringing the project to completion after years of planning and construction.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Dillihay will explore the creative decision-making, cultural perspective, and collaborative leadership required to bring the project to life – from guiding story and shaping performances to aligning hundreds of artists and technicians behind one cohesive vision.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Vance jousted with at least one heckler over the war in Gaza, and he was pressed by another person over the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The release said that individuals not experiencing symptoms should continue to monitor for any that arise, as well as practice good hand hygiene and safe food handling practices.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Taiwan is considering the years-long process of restarting two reactors because of the current crisis, which will require meticulous inspections, safety checks and control system verifications.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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If the former is about the inevitability of falling in love, a complete surrender beyond the speaker’s control, the latter confronts the pain of romantic love’s aftermath.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Brown was issued a desk appearance ticket by cops for resisting arrest and obstruction of government administration, officials said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This new administration’s philosophy only adds to the numerous challenges California employers face on a day-to-day basis.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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At one point, one of the moderators asked those in his care to stand up, and numerous people rose from their seatsto the sound of applause.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Another barrier to staying up to date on adult vaccines is that many people don't have health insurance, are underinsured, or don't receive regular care.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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