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
Witnesses and lawmakers wrestled with NASA’s budget priorities, highlighting concern that the administration’s 2026 budget request tilts heavily toward exploration while slashing science programs.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The administration says that Venezuela’s government enables drug dealers and traffickers.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Wright said adequate training, support, and resources for paraeducators and teachers is dependent upon the district’s administration as well as the surrounding community.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
If an administration argues that unrest makes elections unsafe, the courts might eventually push back—but the disruption alone could erode confidence in the process.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The administration says that Venezuela’s government enables drug dealers and traffickers.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Wright said adequate training, support, and resources for paraeducators and teachers is dependent upon the district’s administration as well as the surrounding community.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
If an administration argues that unrest makes elections unsafe, the courts might eventually push back—but the disruption alone could erode confidence in the process.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
Noun
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Tonolli encouraged O’Connor to grant the government’s motion to dismiss.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, the federal hiring freeze imposed earlier this year put these dreams of government work on hold.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rachael Holder, whose feature directorial debut Love, Brooklyn is making a splash at the indie box office, has signed with ColorCreative for management.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Accion’s investments from the new fund — made before reaching a final close last month — include Nigerian payroll management startup PaidHR in June, and Kenyan online commerce venture Flowcart (formerly called Sukhiba) last year.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Within this paradigm, Brazil aspires to help steer the trajectory of global governance and development.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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In the Flow, composed by Navia, brings subscribers behind the curtain of policy and governance, decoding how power is reshaping the digital economy.—
Ana María Caballero,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along the top of the fire, the crews continue working slowly parallel with, and sometimes on, the McKinley Grove Road, doing clearing vegetation by hand, applying pre-treatment, and conducting critical strategic firing operations to remove heavy vegetation in front of the active fire front.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Today, Interpol unites 196 member countries under the leadership of a secretary general, orchestrating daily operations to combat various international crimes.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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All in all, Southern small talk rules are a fickle thing to follow.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers in many states have changed the rules in recent decades to protect winners from being targeted by criminals and unscrupulous people asking for money.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The proposal comes as ship-to-shore cranes and other cargo-handling from China are expected to see 100 percent tariffs, with the NAWE suggesting a three-year transition period to implement the duty so that the industry can have time to source equipment domestically and from other markets.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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Now that beta test vehicles have been created, the company will use those to validate ride quality, handling, braking, thermodynamics, aerodynamics and sound insulation calibrations and engineering.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Unlike the ouster of Saddam Hussein, the use of the military as leverage to dismantle a criminal regime won't leave Venezuela without leadership.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Washington has in recent weeks moved several naval assets to Latin America in a bid to counter drug cartels, an operation Caracas said is an effort to drive regime change.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, the court ordered Bibler to be released under special conditions and pretrial supervision, according to Kane County court records.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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