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
Payments are administered on a monthly basis and paid in one lump sum for most recipients.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Porter County Sheriff Jeffrey Balon said in a statement that administering Narcan is important to avoid an overdose and helps save lives.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Doctors and health officials also warned that vitamin A can cause toxicity if administered in excess at home.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Programs run under contract are also in the crosshairs, including one that administers vaccines in shelters, clinics and to homebound individuals, and a rapid-response team that tests for infections as quickly as possible to help prevent the spread of infectious disease.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Porter County Sheriff Jeffrey Balon said in a statement that administering Narcan is important to avoid an overdose and helps save lives.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Doctors and health officials also warned that vitamin A can cause toxicity if administered in excess at home.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Programs run under contract are also in the crosshairs, including one that administers vaccines in shelters, clinics and to homebound individuals, and a rapid-response team that tests for infections as quickly as possible to help prevent the spread of infectious disease.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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That strategy drew a furious response from some of the city’s employee unions, who distributed posters comparing Villaraigosa to Wisconsin’s then-Gov. Scott Walker, viewed at that time as a strident foe of organized labor.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Device now holds more than 2,500 retail accounts and distributes its beer from Bakersfield to Southern Oregon, according to its website.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The ethics office can issue recommendations but has no authority to enforce financial divestment or prosecute conflicts involving a sitting president.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Last week, a federal judge declined to further enforce his order instructing the White House to restore AP's access after agreeing with the government that its new policy does not necessarily discriminate against the news service.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The two brands managed just 917,598 sales in 2024, versus 1,343,959 in 2019, according to S&P Global Mobility.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Most whooping cough symptoms can be managed at home, according to the CDC.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some parents aren't comfortable with the practice, while others don't hesitate to dispense kisses.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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Minnelli is 79 and will still be 79 when the Grammys are dispensed early next year.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
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These sessions provide personalized support to help authors implement strategies, stay accountable, and refine their approach over time.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Taurus energy will help you to redefine success through identifying and implementing your values.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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But, because the government would need time to craft new rules and infrastructure, the court would temporarily supervise the detention of minors.—
Jack Herrera,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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Holmes argues the church failed to supervise Lorch and, worse yet, retained him, thus enabling Lorch to allegedly inflict even more harms.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Any business seeking public support (tax breaks, zoning changes, etc.) should be required to pay livable wages and provide strong benefits.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The judge overseeing the trial found last year that Google has a monopoly in online search and related advertising.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Pietro Parolin The current secretary of state for the Holy See, Parolin is an experienced Italian diplomat who has helped oversee the Vatican's internal affairs but also worked on behalf of the Catholic Church around the world in countries from Venezuela to Vietnam.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Administer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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