1
as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
generally the dean left the day-to-day stewardship of the college to the assistant dean
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as in oversight
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
she believes that stewardship of the environment is everyone's responsibility
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Recent Examples of stewardship
Trump at times expressed exasperation with voters who have given him low marks on his stewardship of the country.
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Alicia Diaz, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Owner’s Jail, to put it nicely, is the predicament of NFL fans whose team is owned by someone whose stewardship does not inspire great optimism.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Retailers were exempt from the same stewardship program than manufactures, leaving a major loophole in the legislation.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
In my opinion, a passion for nature also carries a sense of environmental stewardship and responsibility.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
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Alicia Diaz, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Owner’s Jail, to put it nicely, is the predicament of NFL fans whose team is owned by someone whose stewardship does not inspire great optimism.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Retailers were exempt from the same stewardship program than manufactures, leaving a major loophole in the legislation.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
In my opinion, a passion for nature also carries a sense of environmental stewardship and responsibility.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewardship
Noun
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First selected as a 20-year-old for the white-ball series against Australia in 2024, his introduction into the England environment was love at first sight for all the management involved.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Austin chef David Bull opened the restaurant at the Crazy Water Hotel in Mineral Wells before that hotel changed management.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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The government’s oversight of the program, the agency found, does not ensure that participant activities conform to the intent of the law.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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The timing of federal elections is set by Congress, and the administration of elections is carried out by the states, with oversight by Congress and the courts.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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Baltimore’s consent decree similarly identified major deficiencies in training, including outdated curricula, inconsistent instruction, and inadequate field supervision.—
Karl W. Bickel,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Jan. 2026
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Factors like population density, consistent consumer demand, access to kosher supervision, supply chains, and real estate all play a role.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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The protest comes amid ongoing unrest in Iran, where demonstrations that began over economic grievances have spread nationwide, evolving into a direct challenge to Iran's clerical leadership.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers conceded 19 points per game with the help of Houston’s leadership, which Harris said is vocal and by example.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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But while some groups applauded the budget’s broad handling of climate issues, others criticized it for leaning too heavily on volatile funding sources for environmental priorities, such as special funds and one-time allocations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kudos to the Sun Sentinel for its revelations of the incompetent handling of our Broward County public schools by Superintendent Howard Hepburn and his staff.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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As the Palisades Fire burned out of control under hurricane-force winds, some residents chose to stay and fight, like Cort Wagner.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Later attention turned to flood control after a hurricane in the 1920s caused Lake Okeechobee to overflow, killing thousands.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The administration has quietly directed diplomats to press allies on restricting inflows, enhancing deportation mechanisms, and ending policies perceived as favoring migrants over citizens.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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About 58% of the East Arlington campus is in need of repair or replacement to uphold Arlington ISD’s values and expectations, according to an administration report.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the care and keeping of me?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Any infants experiencing symptoms should have their care provider contacted immediately.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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