1
as in government
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 management
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 administration
Previously, Velasco had served as spokesperson for Marcelo Ebrard, the current economy secretary, when Ebrard was Mexico’s foreign minister during the first part of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration.
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María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Hochul’s administration has already placed Debbie Louis on leave from her position as an assistant secretary of intergovernmental affairs amid the investigation.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
The administration will impose a 20% tariff on companies that plan to onshore production, which would increase to 100% four years from now.
—Annika Kim Constantino,angelica Peebles, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the president himself has made clear financial crimes are not a priority for his administration, dismissing or suspending many cases, and in some instances dismantling offices responsible for prosecuting them.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
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María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Hochul’s administration has already placed Debbie Louis on leave from her position as an assistant secretary of intergovernmental affairs amid the investigation.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
The administration will impose a 20% tariff on companies that plan to onshore production, which would increase to 100% four years from now.
—Annika Kim Constantino,angelica Peebles, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the president himself has made clear financial crimes are not a priority for his administration, dismissing or suspending many cases, and in some instances dismantling offices responsible for prosecuting them.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
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Yet the county government has declined to release records about how investigators handled Dominique’s case before her death.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Throughout his 26 years in Congress, and particularly in recent years as chair of the powerful House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Graves has held enormous sway over how the federal government funds the nation’s transportation projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Guerin’s experience, having played on two Stanley Cup-winning teams and serving in the management for a few more, the importance of depth come playoff time — when injuries can be sudden and devastating to a team’s title hopes 1 is a vital tool in the team’s toolbox.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Topics include weight management, diet, exercise, Alzheimer’s disease prevention, and the biology of aging.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Online, Black folks are constantly having this sort of public-private conversation about global current events, the federal administration’s dangerous incompetence, and democratic backsliding at all levels of governance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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The March 17 ruling triggered fury across the continent and renewed longstanding questions about the organization’s governance.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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While the crew will not land on the moon, NASA said the lunar flyby mission is designed to test life support systems and critical operations, paving the way for future moon landings and Mars exploration.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility In accordance with Japan’s progressive rules for handicap accessibility, all floors are accessible with wide elevator access, lower level buttons reachable from wheelchairs, and wheelchair accessible bathrooms on the restaurant level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The flight was intended for the training pilot to receive instruction in basic visual flight rules and included going over downtown Fort Lauderdale, the report said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wayne State Chief of Police Anthony Holt says the electrical fire began on the 11th floor on a platform outside of the building, and that an air handling unit is believed to have caught on fire.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The emergency was declared to obtain priority handling from air traffic control, the spokesperson said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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As part of any agreement, the regime must make significant changes, including allowing for privatization of businesses and for the Cuban people to be able to financially provide for themselves, the official said.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For the 1934 World Cup, in Italy, Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini built new stadiums around the country to showcase the strength of his regime.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Jeremiah would thrive with a family that can provide supervision, structure, patience and understanding, along with a consistent routine.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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