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
Prying records from government agencies has been challenging for a long time, in both Democratic and Republican administrations.
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Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
Max Alonzo, a former Forest Service firefighter who now works as national secretary treasurer for the National Federation of Federal Employees, similarly believes the administration is setting the agency up to fail.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also agreed to testify to Congress as the administration worked to stave off defections.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Nay Phone Latt, spokesperson for Myanmar's parallel anti-junta administration, the National Unity Government, told NPR she had not been returned to her Naypyidaw home.
—Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
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Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
Max Alonzo, a former Forest Service firefighter who now works as national secretary treasurer for the National Federation of Federal Employees, similarly believes the administration is setting the agency up to fail.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also agreed to testify to Congress as the administration worked to stave off defections.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Nay Phone Latt, spokesperson for Myanmar's parallel anti-junta administration, the National Unity Government, told NPR she had not been returned to her Naypyidaw home.
—Lorcan Lovett, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administration
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While written on the advice of the British government, much of the language and tone come from Charles himself, the source added.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new law will also allow residents or the state's Attorney General to sue local and county governments over their voting processes or plans.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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John McCann, the incumbent mayor of Chula Vista who owns a real estate and property management company, is seeking another term in office, running on a record of economic development, public safety and neighborhood investment.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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County officials said the move was intended to create a more centralized and accountable system, following audits that raised concerns about LAHSA’s financial management.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The second pitch was revenue, market, governance and security.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The company said Nevada and Texas have modernized their corporate governance regimes and were a reincorporation option.—
Dylan Sherman,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bovino, who led much of the immigration enforcement operation in Chicago and the suburbs, as well as in Minnesota before retiring this year amid criticism, declined to appear before the commission.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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But with the lottery alterations, trades and free agency again will return to a forefront that allowed the Heat to return to the forefront for the majority of these three decades of Riley rule.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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He was removed from the assignments last month in what his spokesperson said was a procedural move under House rules following his party change.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Which makes Gallego’s handling of the Swalwell disaster all the more remarkable.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tony Thurmond delivered the most compelling performance of the evening, effectively sharing his personal narrative as the child of a Panamanian immigrant while maintaining discipline with debate time limits and repeatedly challenging Chad Bianco’s record on ballot handling in Riverside County.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mohammadi’s place within that landscape is distinct due to her unique kind of legitimacy at a time when many Iranians are searching not only for opposition to the regime, but for a figure who embodies endurance under it.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The sources say Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi was due back in Tehran today after a visit to Russia, adding that he is expected to consult with regime leaders.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The group says Ensign misled courts, disobeyed court orders and failed to intervene when lawyers under his supervision engaged in misconduct.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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His fingerprints are all over the modern sport — from the development and implementation of the Next Gen car, to the supervision of going to new tracks (and revitalizing old ones) and more.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Administration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administration. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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