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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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
Healey says the administration has not assured her office that the information will not be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
But critics argue lawmakers merely shifted money around while leaving deeper tax, spending and cost-of-living pressures for the next administration, raising a bigger accountability question for voters this fall.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Birth rates and fertility trends The administration is overhauling Title X in the context of declining birth rates.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In July 2025, Deuitch said her administration and council members entered into non-disclosure agreements to review the concept in a confidential executive session, and no formal agreement was reached at the time.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
But critics argue lawmakers merely shifted money around while leaving deeper tax, spending and cost-of-living pressures for the next administration, raising a bigger accountability question for voters this fall.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2026
Birth rates and fertility trends The administration is overhauling Title X in the context of declining birth rates.
—Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In July 2025, Deuitch said her administration and council members entered into non-disclosure agreements to review the concept in a confidential executive session, and no formal agreement was reached at the time.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
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Management of the city of Chicago’s sprawling government always has been a challenge, and the opportunities for patronage, favoritism and simple wasteful spending are vast.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some of the new information ran counter to narratives his defense had told reporters or submitted to the court, but some also contradicted statements by the prosecution and the government.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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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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Municipal leadership should model the very best of democratic governance.—
Denise Horland,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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The real failure is one of governance.—
Ken Silverstein,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Search and rescue operations are underway in the northern central state to ensure the safe return of all abducted persons, the governor said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Harvest Water Project remains on schedule to begin operations next year.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Under the rules of the International Olympic Committee and IAAF (now World Athletics), track and field’s global governing body, athletes were prohibited from receiving money for their sport.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both populous nations had formerly been under British colonial rule and were now independent; the British government, led by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, had an interest in maintaining good relations.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 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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These threats are something Shojaei and her family know all too well — her brother Masoud, who is retired from playing, has had his assets frozen by the Iranian regime over recent weeks — while their neighbourhood was bombed by the US-Israeli offensive.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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DFIs channeled public money into private equity funds whose managers paid themselves hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to expand a health care regime that, in some cases, had effectively imprisoned the people who most needed help.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 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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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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