1
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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2
as in to enforce
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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3
as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
the lieutenant governor administers the affairs of the state in the absence of the governor
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Recent Examples of administer
Another option is enrolling in a debt management plan, which is typically administered through a credit counseling agency.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Federal spending might fall, Tran said, but that’s not true for the state or counties that administer federal food programs.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
That money is supporting 286 organizations, according to announcement from the Indianapolis Foundation, which administers the fund.
—Ryan Martin, IndyStar, 29 Mar. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Federal spending might fall, Tran said, but that’s not true for the state or counties that administer federal food programs.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
That money is supporting 286 organizations, according to announcement from the Indianapolis Foundation, which administers the fund.
—Ryan Martin, IndyStar, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administer
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The law authorized about $1 billion in state bonds, distributed to districts based on enrollment.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Massachusetts cities and towns are weighing whether to follow a local select board’s lead in sending a letter to Beacon Hill demanding that the legislative audit be enforced, with some in favor and others opposed.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Australia enforced a ban on some of the most popular apps, including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat, for anyone under the age of 16 years old in December.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The moves follow South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's instruction on Tuesday to activate a preemptive emergency response system, as Seoul stepped up efforts to manage the economic fallout from the conflict.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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This project offers an alternative to a byproduct that distilleries currently find difficult and expensive to manage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The preparation sink was unable to dispense hot water.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The federal government ultimately paid more than $6 million for prescription drugs that were never dispensed, according to the DOJ.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The resort recently partnered with WiseOceans, a global marine conservation and education company, to implement marine conservation programming and further the property’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, to prevent total societal collapse, governments will be forced to implement severe wartime rationing, restricting fuel exclusively to military logistics, emergency services, and vital agricultural supply chains.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The additional $10 million the department is requesting would pay for two supervising attorneys, 25 attorneys, 3 senior legal analysts and one associate governmental program analyst, the request says.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit also claims that the city failed to properly hire, supervise, train and retain VonBank.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Its creator, Mark Hodges, received the same message as Aaron, even though Eyes Up did not provide agents’ real-time locations.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chappell, who was appointed to the bench in 2013 by President Barack Obama, questioned the timing of the evidence and testimony provided by government officials.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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In February, the judge overseeing the case dismissed several claims against the bank, but let stand two others.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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One called Rabin’s government a Judenrat, the Nazi term for Jewish councils appointed to oversee ghettos.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Administer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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