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 Healey administration’s Western Massachusetts Deputy Director Lamar Cook was arrested after State Police intercepted a cocaine shipment at the Springfield State Office, the Hampden DA’s office announced Wednesday.
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
In today’s paper, Sommerfeldt has a story about Political Humanity, a new memoir self-published by Adams’ former girlfriend Jasmine Ray, who later worked in his administration.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
In order to protect civilians, the Pentagon should develop AI tools that fit its modus operandi, which is different from how the civilian world operates, the deputy assistant secretary of Defense for cyber policy during the Biden administration told Politico.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
But, in October, 1988, Thatcher’s administration decided that her initial call for media self-regulation was not enough.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
In today’s paper, Sommerfeldt has a story about Political Humanity, a new memoir self-published by Adams’ former girlfriend Jasmine Ray, who later worked in his administration.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
In order to protect civilians, the Pentagon should develop AI tools that fit its modus operandi, which is different from how the civilian world operates, the deputy assistant secretary of Defense for cyber policy during the Biden administration told Politico.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
But, in October, 1988, Thatcher’s administration decided that her initial call for media self-regulation was not enough.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
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Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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The territory remained under Portuguese rule, apart from a brief Japanese occupation during the Second World War, until 1975, when a left-wing Portuguese government pledged to withdraw from all its colonies.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Vishal Shah will lead AI product management, per an internal memo.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Our software integrates with any retail management system (RMS) or warehouse management system (WMS) to make donating more seamless than ever before, unlocking environmental, social and governance (ESG) wins, operational savings and brand loyalty in one platform.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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The author of numerous papers on investment policy and endowment governance, Bill serves as Managing Editor of the Bank of America Study of Philanthropy and has edited leading endowment studies covering a broad range of nonprofit organizations.—
William Jarvis,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The memo, from NBA General Counsel Rick Buchanan and Dan Spillane, the league's executive vice president in charge of governance and policy, was addressed to the NBA's board of governors, team presidents, general managers and team counsels.—
Jessica Golden,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60% the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation for a vessel meant to revolutionize Beijing’s fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The federal government allocated funds for SNAP and WIC's October operations in September.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Laporta has now become closer to La Liga president Tebas, as Barca have looked for more flexibility in meeting the competition’s strict financial sustainability rules.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The heckling shows that tensions about the previous administration's handling of tensions in the Middle East remain.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The port will soon reach the peak of its container-handling capacity, port officials have said in recent months.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Later in the decade the staff was joined by a number of German physicists fleeing the Nazi regime and anti-Semitic laws in Germany.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile the Magisterium has come under the control of one Marcel Delamare, an ideologue who establishes a quasi-fascist regime in Britain.—
Lev Grossman,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The League also recommended that the sheriff improve training and supervision of deputies, screen all staff for drugs when entering jails and make sure that the jails meet all disability laws and standards.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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