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
While the majority of comments on Carolina Scoops’ social media sites were supportive, one person said the signs alienate customers who support the administration and ICE efforts.
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Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
His administration is also negotiating with Tehran over the country's nuclear program.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The letter added that the university’s administration is working to contact the family and provide legal support.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
In two media sessions at the NFL Combine this week in Indianapolis, Sullivan also praised the work of senior vice president/football administration Brandon Shore, who will work alongside Sullivan in a role that includes contract negotiations, cap management and more.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
His administration is also negotiating with Tehran over the country's nuclear program.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The letter added that the university’s administration is working to contact the family and provide legal support.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
In two media sessions at the NFL Combine this week in Indianapolis, Sullivan also praised the work of senior vice president/football administration Brandon Shore, who will work alongside Sullivan in a role that includes contract negotiations, cap management and more.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
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Even before Tuesday’s high-stakes meeting between Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and Anthropic over how the US government can use the AI company’s technology, the relationship between the two had hit a breaking point.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Citing the export of a Lamborghini and jacuzzis to the island, three members of Congress from Miami and other local officials recently asked the administration to review all export licenses to Cuba and cancel those benefiting the Cuban government.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The new shelter includes an on-site medical clinic, an early education classroom, comprehensive case management, full commercial kitchen and spaces for art, job training, education and mental health programming, the release noted.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Many who call Paton a close friend do not attempt to explain his steadiness via the particulars of roster management or cap analysis.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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The agreement focuses on effective governance and so far enjoys broad support from most major political parties and coalitions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The legislation laid out in detail a governance structure that satisfied lenders financing the transaction by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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April 20 is also when the restaurant is expected to cease operation, Red O restaurant manager Kathryn Johnson said Thursday.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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White shared the court with two familiar Charlotte 49ers faces — assistant men’s basketball coach Brett Carey and director of basketball operations Dee Tolliver.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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States depend on the money for recovery and mitigation, but over $14 billion had been stalled amid strict Homeland Security spending rules.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The broadcast signal remains governed by mid-20th century assumptions, while the digital ecosystem operates under an entirely different set of rules.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll found 58% of adults disapprove of his handling of immigration.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Her cast mates praised her handling of the situation and for getting her son help.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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Images of Iran’s streets aflame, with protesters facing off against the security forces of a repressive regime, must reawaken traumatic memories for Loubna Mrie.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Johnston, a 2022 first-round pick from the previous regime, is under contract for 2026 on the fourth year of his rookie deal.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Without supervision, a nurse at Dilley gave adult-strength hepatitis A shots to about 250 children in 2015, the American Immigration Lawyers Association reported.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Without supervision, a nurse at Dilley gave adult-strength hepatitis A shots to about 250 children in 2015, the American Immigration Lawyers Association reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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