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
The verbal understanding, which lasted 43 years across six city administrations, is ending in May as city officials raised concerns about service levels, record-keeping and financial oversight.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
It’s designed to compensate those who believe they were mistreated by prior administrations’ Justice Department.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Through Democratic and Republican administrations, Colbert and other late-night comedians have offered their take on the day's events that offered something different from traditional news media.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
So, again, the United States government has been consistent throughout all administrations since 1979 in providing arms to Taiwan, according to the Taiwan Relations Act, which is selling arms commensurate to the threat that Taiwan receives.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Presidents often walk back legal positions taken under prior administrations.
—Zoe Tillman, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Well, there's always been ambiguity and many administrations have pledged to put a number or put some kind of line on it.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Previous administrations had limited the detention time of immigrants with serious health issues.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That network has survived three administrations and shifting political winds.
—Craig Spencer, STAT, 13 May 2026
Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
It’s designed to compensate those who believe they were mistreated by prior administrations’ Justice Department.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Through Democratic and Republican administrations, Colbert and other late-night comedians have offered their take on the day's events that offered something different from traditional news media.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
So, again, the United States government has been consistent throughout all administrations since 1979 in providing arms to Taiwan, according to the Taiwan Relations Act, which is selling arms commensurate to the threat that Taiwan receives.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Presidents often walk back legal positions taken under prior administrations.
—Zoe Tillman, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Well, there's always been ambiguity and many administrations have pledged to put a number or put some kind of line on it.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Previous administrations had limited the detention time of immigrants with serious health issues.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
That network has survived three administrations and shifting political winds.
—Craig Spencer, STAT, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administrations
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Tribal governments and Catholic leaders argue that the projects violate religious freedom and federal protections.—
Julie Watson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The Court’s opinion was not a direct order forcing governments to close coal mines the next morning.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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These are different eras, and the respective managements are no longer the same, but something about this feels off.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Information about Spirit’s plans was equally scarce among managements of airports the airline serves.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Golf’s elite spaces and long-standing rules don’t always make room for those who don’t abide by norms.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The piece suggests that for many voters, especially Democrats and left-leaning independents, candidate choice is being driven less by enthusiasm than by anxiety over the rules of the state’s top-two primary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Jeff Charles, operations supervisor for Orange County Stormwater Management, said crews prepared days before landfall by lowering retention ponds and staging emergency pumps throughout vulnerable areas.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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That includes details about industrial operations at the plant and about the quality and frequency of maintenance of the tanks and safety systems.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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One supply chain failure can trigger reporting obligations across all three regimes at once.—
Jagmeet Lamba,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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There are no state-level restrictions capping development, no permitting regimes that take years to navigate, and no zoning codes that effectively wall off new construction to protect the property values of existing homeowners.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 May 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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Yet the Avs’ power play without Makar at the point is more or less what the Broncos’ offense looks like when Jarrett Stidham’s at the controls.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Key Takeaways Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause problems.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Small oversights made before leaving the dock are what most often lead to serious situations on the water.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 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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“Administrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrations. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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