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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2
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
The Trump administration has denied some states from similar requests.
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Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This allows plan participants to gain exposure to private equity while having professional managers handle the complex process of fund selection and administration.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
On Wednesday, the Trump administration imposed 50 percent tariffs on imports from India.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Now the Trump administration is seeking new changes to FEMA, arguing more power and money should be given to the states.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 29 Aug. 2025
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Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This allows plan participants to gain exposure to private equity while having professional managers handle the complex process of fund selection and administration.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
On Wednesday, the Trump administration imposed 50 percent tariffs on imports from India.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Now the Trump administration is seeking new changes to FEMA, arguing more power and money should be given to the states.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
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Steve Sanchez, a member of the city council in La Quinta, part of Calvert’s current district, said the state government is not giving enough voice to Californians.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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Dale has state government, education, radio and television experience as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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Experts in business management have noted that companies generally don’t take measures on diversity and climate because of a political stance, but rather as a business decision.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Researchers created a breeding strategy that included monitoring reproductive behavior, strict incubation management and intensive care after birth, according to the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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During a governance committee meeting held directly before the regular school board meeting, several school board members voiced their opposition and concern over the decision.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Taking stock of your current AI readiness and bolstering these foundational pillars now will pay off by giving you the flexibility to pivot to pursue future growth opportunities: Data quality and governance.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The first humans on Mars would be tasked with taking account of local resources, setting up landing operations, establishing a power source and building homes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The company plans to continue operations and market the business for sale during the bankruptcy proceedings.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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These rules are only in place for students in the Mason School district and not visiting teams.—
Jennie Key,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Military planners aimed to mitigate these risks with dress rehearsals at a base in Los Alamitos, California, and training on rules of force, according to the July 1 planning document.—
Tom Hals,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Parents expressed concerns and criticism over the handling of the situation, praising Gonzalez's impact on the school community.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Respondents gave roughly the same marks to Trump's handling of the economy and foreign affairs as his overall job performance, coming in at 37% and 39% approvals, respectively.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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However, the company has been the most prominent provider of age assurance services under the new U.K. regime.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
30 Aug. 2025
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Alcoa has even rerouted over 100,000 tonnes of Canadian aluminum away from the U.S. market, as selling domestically has become unprofitable under the current trade regime.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Introducing any new pet, even of the same species, should be done slowly and under supervision, especially with older animals.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Athletic can confirm that inspectors from La Liga’s stadium supervision committee visited the Camp Nou last Tuesday, but no immediate conclusions were shared.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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