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 administration has repeatedly positioned American AI companies as key players in global competition and expects reciprocal cooperation from these firms.
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Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Visitors to the website will be able to take virtual 3D tours of Sednaya Prison, watch survivor testimonies, and read detailed reports on the history and administration of the facility.
—Robin Yassin-Kassab, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The Democrat, who announced his candidacy for sheriff last month, spent 30 years climbing the ranks — working in one jail facility, getting transferred to another, then field operations, then jail administration and so on.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
The dashboard includes contact information for each educator's administration, and Rokita took to X to call for people to call Franklin College's administration about an educator there.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
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Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Visitors to the website will be able to take virtual 3D tours of Sednaya Prison, watch survivor testimonies, and read detailed reports on the history and administration of the facility.
—Robin Yassin-Kassab, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The Democrat, who announced his candidacy for sheriff last month, spent 30 years climbing the ranks — working in one jail facility, getting transferred to another, then field operations, then jail administration and so on.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
The dashboard includes contact information for each educator's administration, and Rokita took to X to call for people to call Franklin College's administration about an educator there.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
Noun
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Although Lerner later resigned, the controversy became a lasting symbol of what Republicans call the weaponization of government against ideological opponents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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So, an important part of MASH management is managing your weight.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a post on the LBC Facebook page, management is still in the process of fully realizing its plans for the Milwaukee site.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Greenfield's departure will therefore be considered a significant moment for Ben & Jerry's, while also serving as a symbol of the clash between corporate governance and brand activism.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sophia’s long-standing area of focus is in guiding organizations on how to balance immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Smith has been a valuable contributor since joining the Giants during president of basball operations Buster Posey’s roster shakeup in early June.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Months of theory and simulations eventually revealed a new regime of operation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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See rules for Competitive Wordle toward the end of this post.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Spanish competition’s salary limit rules basically set the amount of money teams are allowed to spend on player’s wages.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Bolsonaro built a fiercely loyal base as a deeply divisive figure, particularly during his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Júlia Dias Carneiro,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Teammates privately questioned Thomson’s handling of the situation.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Rebels present a much different animal with Kiffin’s regime producing eight of the school’s top 10 total offense games during his six seasons.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, Russia’s authoritarian regime is defined by destruction and fear.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Finally, the absence of personnel supervision poses threats when agents encounter new ethical challenges or unexpected contexts.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Just no supervision over there, always on their phones, [no] structure.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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