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
Well, there's always been ambiguity and many administrations have pledged to put a number or put some kind of line on it.
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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 bill accumulated over several administrations and were not disclosed to the City Council.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
While debt has risen under both Democratic and Republican administrations, politicians from both parties have seized on the deficit as a talking point, a message that appears to resonate with their electorate.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 May 2026
That network has survived three administrations and shifting political winds.
—Craig Spencer, STAT, 13 May 2026
Sheinbaum’s comments are in sharp contrast with previous Mexican administrations like that of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who sought to ban public performances of musicians who sing corridos tumbados.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Congress has not always fulfilled its oversight responsibilities, and the differences between the last two administrations are a clear example of that.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The announcement represents a dramatic increase in the federal government's use of denaturalization, a lengthy and complicated legal procedure that has rarely been invoked by prior administrations.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 8 May 2026
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 bill accumulated over several administrations and were not disclosed to the City Council.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
While debt has risen under both Democratic and Republican administrations, politicians from both parties have seized on the deficit as a talking point, a message that appears to resonate with their electorate.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 May 2026
That network has survived three administrations and shifting political winds.
—Craig Spencer, STAT, 13 May 2026
Sheinbaum’s comments are in sharp contrast with previous Mexican administrations like that of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who sought to ban public performances of musicians who sing corridos tumbados.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Congress has not always fulfilled its oversight responsibilities, and the differences between the last two administrations are a clear example of that.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The announcement represents a dramatic increase in the federal government's use of denaturalization, a lengthy and complicated legal procedure that has rarely been invoked by prior administrations.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administrations
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However, rights groups, including Global Witness, have long urged jewelers to avoid buying Burmese gemstones, saying the trade helps fund the country's military governments, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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And that country governments rise to the co-investment challenge in ways that produce durable self-reliance.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 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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As the United Kingdom works to make online spaces safer for children through age verification methods, kids are finding creative ways to skirt the rules, including drawing on facial hair to dupe facial recognition systems.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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One of the simplest rules for a quieter stay is to choose a cabin surrounded by other guest accommodation.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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What Bianchi failed to mention is the same standard should also be applied to the Magic’s president of basketball operations, Jeff Weltman.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The analyst noted that BIP delivered a 10% growth in its Q1 FFOPU, or funds from operations per unit, to 90 cents, in line with the Street's expectations.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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However, when combined with broader tax regimes, these tax policies may contribute to gradual shifts in where ultra-wealthy individuals allocate assets, particularly toward lower-tax jurisdictions.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The episode underscored growing limits to Moscow’s ability to protect its allies, mirroring recent failures to secure the regimes of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, and the leadership in Iran.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
10 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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The government has methodically tightened internet censorship and established increasingly stringent controls over online activities, causing rumblings and rare public expressions of discontent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Residential environments currently lack the power density, redundancy, physical security, and environmental controls that enterprise workloads require.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
9 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 17 May. 2026.
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