as in administrations
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
responsibility for the presidency of a major television network
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Recent Examples of presidencies
What comes next—and what’s at stake The consequences of this political instability extend beyond individual presidencies.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
The placement is deliberate and symbolic, a visual touchstone giving silent counsel during one of the most consequential presidencies in American history—as if to perpetuate a visual dialogue between the 16th president and the 26th.
—Douglas Brinkley, USA Today, 24 May 2026
His father — also called Enrique Riquelme — was a club director during the presidencies of Ramon Calderon and Vicente Boluda between 2006 and 2009.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Those still-impressive temples to the former Presidents are full of documents and photographs on display from their terms, plus behind-the-scenes stories about key positive moments of their presidencies.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 May 2026
It’s played out that way for the last three [presidencies].
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
But now, Walsh’s legacy — which has survived multiple presidencies and migration waves — is coming undone.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Nearby, speakers took turns describing a conflict that has stretched across presidencies with little sign of easing.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Trump’s decision to dine with Fuentes between his presidencies ignited a firestorm of controversy over his association with extreme voices on the right.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
The placement is deliberate and symbolic, a visual touchstone giving silent counsel during one of the most consequential presidencies in American history—as if to perpetuate a visual dialogue between the 16th president and the 26th.
—Douglas Brinkley, USA Today, 24 May 2026
His father — also called Enrique Riquelme — was a club director during the presidencies of Ramon Calderon and Vicente Boluda between 2006 and 2009.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Those still-impressive temples to the former Presidents are full of documents and photographs on display from their terms, plus behind-the-scenes stories about key positive moments of their presidencies.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 May 2026
It’s played out that way for the last three [presidencies].
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
But now, Walsh’s legacy — which has survived multiple presidencies and migration waves — is coming undone.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Nearby, speakers took turns describing a conflict that has stretched across presidencies with little sign of easing.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Trump’s decision to dine with Fuentes between his presidencies ignited a firestorm of controversy over his association with extreme voices on the right.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presidencies
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The plans are a striking departure from how previous administrations have handled the repatriation of Americans exposed to infectious diseases.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Bondi has repeatedly faced scrutiny over allegations that the DOJ has, over several presidential administrations, shielded Epstein associates from accountability.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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According to the Museum, more than 150,000 troops participated in the invasion, one of the largest amphibious military operations in history and a pivotal step toward the liberation of Western Europe.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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An official familiar with US Central Command operations put the count much higher at nearly 1,000 commercial vessels crossing in and out of the Strait of Hormuz in the last two months, according to a Bloomberg report Friday.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 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
Noun
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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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The cooktop is set into the countertop at left with controls mounted on the cabinet face in front.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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If college sports truly need cost controls, why do those controls always begin and end with the players?—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 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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The call fills the landscape and seems to come from all directions at once.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Boggy Creek Road was closed in both directions as of Monday evening.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Israel says its offensive in the country is targeting Hezbollah, which has rejected a ceasefire extension reached by the Israeli and Lebanese governments.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The strikes come after the Lebanese and Israeli governments in Washington renewed a ceasefire agreement in ongoing talks that Beirut hopes will bring an end to the war across the country.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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“Presidencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presidencies. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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