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
Since the church is a nonprofit, the majority of its money comes from stewardship or fundraising and balancing the two is key, according to Father Terry.
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Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
The partnership with Art Basel marks a pivotal moment for the luxury brand, offering a global platform to celebrate art that resonates with Zegna’s values of environmental stewardship, cultural consciousness and social engagement.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Spurs have recruited young under Postecoglou’s stewardship, and very few of their new players had Premier League and elite European experience when they were signed.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 21 May 2025
What’s even more important than optimism is duty: duty to work and stewardship of work and of the world.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Shaela Foster, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
The partnership with Art Basel marks a pivotal moment for the luxury brand, offering a global platform to celebrate art that resonates with Zegna’s values of environmental stewardship, cultural consciousness and social engagement.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Spurs have recruited young under Postecoglou’s stewardship, and very few of their new players had Premier League and elite European experience when they were signed.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 21 May 2025
What’s even more important than optimism is duty: duty to work and stewardship of work and of the world.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stewardship
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Conversely, people spend an inordinate amount of time on weight management, cardiovascular improvement and muscular strength.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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FlexJobs data shows that the most in-demand remote jobs of 2025, still hiring right now, include software engineering, product management, project management, and customer success, to name a few.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Whether this was caused by negligence or lack of oversight, the result is the same — the privacy and rights of Illinois residents were compromised, and that’s unacceptable.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Finally, establishing comprehensive oversight mechanisms is key.—
Craig Costigan,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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But there’s a critical difference between medical treatment and recreational experimentation: Medical ketamine is delivered under professional supervision for treatment-resistant depression.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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After those treatments, patients were evenly split into groups that either bulked up their regular exercise routines in a three-year program that included coaching and supervision or were simply given health education.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
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The deal was good news for Meta, which was widely seen as falling behind in the AI race and in need of new AI leadership, and for Wang, who at 28 will become one of the most powerful AI players in the tech industry as part of the deal.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
16 June 2025
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The pair worked in leadership together through the tribulations of the COVID-19 pandemic, the murder of George Floyd and the resulting unrest.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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According to the survey, 51% of Americans approve Trump’s handling of border security and immigration, while 49% disapprove.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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The leaders will now likely try to influence Trump’s handling of the conflict, given Washington’s leverage over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
15 June 2025
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Through these House rules, the speaker wields nearly absolute control over the legislative process.—
Matt Paprocki,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Develop Emotional Control To Stay Resilient Leaders should focus on developing emotional control, one of the factors of emotional intelligence.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The administration has largely deregulated big tech.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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However, Trump administration officials have since expressed support for Israel's operation, fueling speculation that the U.S. may join the campaign.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Pet the gentle animals, learn about their care, and shop for ultra-soft alpaca fleece products, like socks, gloves, and scarves.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Eliana, a 33 year-old nurse in the hospital’s plastic surgery department, was among the mothers who gave birth in the past week, entrusting her own colleagues with her care under fire.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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