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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To inform more residents, the emergency management team posts on social media with information around the weather.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Representatives of the property management company milled a block away holding drills.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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These platforms typically integrate with existing enterprise infrastructure—such as warehouse management systems and ERP software—to unify data streams and enable coordinated oversight.—
Florian Pestoni,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Such a shift would require significant changes to the student loan system and federal oversight of colleges.—
Sequoia Carrillo,
NPR,
4 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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Ian’s leadership style has evolved over time, with a growing emphasis on not only professional success but also mental, physical, and emotional well-being.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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House leadership plans a vote on the rescissions bill next week on clawing back those federal funds.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
4 June 2025
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Santa Ono drew criticism from both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel camps in Michigan over his handling of the protests.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Individual polls show that Americans remain sharply divided over Trump's handling of the economy during his second term.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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An employee uses a radio transceiver at the control room for traffic and crowd management for pilgrims at the General Transport Centre at the Royal Commission for Mecca and Holy Sites in Mecca on June 3, 2025.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The case is the consolidation of two separate cases, each brought in March in response to the administration's sweeping moves to shrink and eventually close the Education Department.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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However, confusion remains regarding the administration’s next steps.—
Andrea Ruth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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The center provides counseling, drop-in respite care, and community resource navigation under its mental health program.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Under the plan, families earning $100,000 or less would pay nothing for child care starting in 2028, as it would be paid by the endowment, lawmakers said.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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“Stewardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stewardship. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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