1
as in governments
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 managements
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 administrations
Prying records from government agencies has been challenging for a long time, in both Democratic and Republican administrations.
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Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
The debt, accrued under both Republican and Democratic administrations, is now costing more than $1 trillion annually in interest payments alone.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The agency has mostly been led by acting directors, with both Republican and Democratic administrations failing to get nominees for the ATF position through the politically fraught process.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Other White House administrations have threatened to pull TV station licenses in response to negative news coverage.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Many of the leaders of the modern conservative legal movement had served in Republican administrations and had lived their entire lives against a backdrop of seemingly unbreakable Democratic control of Congress.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Across administrations labeled 'moderate' or 'hardline,' the system has consistently relied on repression.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
In past administrations, sketches of downtown concepts were drawn and put on a shelf.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump officials, like those in past administrations, have argued that such a warrant requirement would overburden law enforcement and endanger national security.
—Eric McDaniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
The debt, accrued under both Republican and Democratic administrations, is now costing more than $1 trillion annually in interest payments alone.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The agency has mostly been led by acting directors, with both Republican and Democratic administrations failing to get nominees for the ATF position through the politically fraught process.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Other White House administrations have threatened to pull TV station licenses in response to negative news coverage.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Many of the leaders of the modern conservative legal movement had served in Republican administrations and had lived their entire lives against a backdrop of seemingly unbreakable Democratic control of Congress.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Across administrations labeled 'moderate' or 'hardline,' the system has consistently relied on repression.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
In past administrations, sketches of downtown concepts were drawn and put on a shelf.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump officials, like those in past administrations, have argued that such a warrant requirement would overburden law enforcement and endanger national security.
—Eric McDaniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administrations
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With worker shortages deepening across the region, governments are running out of time.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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On the other, governments across the hemisphere are experimenting with approaches that emphasize economic liberalization and strong security measures.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Increasingly, managements at the gleaming apartment complexes that have been built in the past few years are offering deals or discounts to prospective tenants, a practice that wasn’t happening back when the mega-wave of new apartment construction hit Connecticut after the pandemic.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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In such a scenario, IPOs offer a better play for the Indian markets as managements and bankers price the issue attractively, drawing significant investor interest, experts told CNBC.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Confirm whether the rules apply to all classes of e-bikes as some areas also have stricter laws for the faster (class 3) e-bikes.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Pentagon offered few details about which troops or operations would be affected.—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Spirit Airlines, the pioneering discount airline that shook up the budget travel business, is shutting down its operations.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The prominence of Hasan Piker, an apologist for terrorism and a proponent of authoritarian regimes, has revealed a much broader comfort on the left with illiberal ideas and violent methods.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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There are oppressive regimes globally.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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This overreach and weaponization of the government manifested especially clearly in burdensome regulations and guidance; in extensive and onerous supervisions; in investigations and cases, frequently leading to crushing penalties and injunctive terms unrelated to actual harm.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2026
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Encryption, anonymization, and tight controls help, but do not fix the underlying integration gap.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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But progress has triggered tougher regulations, with Chinese authorities introducing national rules requiring real-name registration for all drone operators and tighter controls on flight approvals.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Both legislators were influenced by a CalMatters series investigating the loopholes and oversights that allow dangerous drivers to stay on the road.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Still, the absence of a series win remains one of the more glaring oversights.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Administrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrations. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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