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as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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as in enforced
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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as in managed
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 administered
The therapy remained effective even when administered a week after the initial injury, providing hope for patients who do not receive immediate treatment, the researchers also found.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Since July, the Chief Rabbinate has stalled and has not administered any exams.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 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, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
Hence a new lawsuit challenging a medical scholarship administered by the Department of Health and Human Services that bars applicants who don’t have Native Hawaiian ancestry.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2026
It is used legally to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease and typically is administered once every two to three weeks.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Thousands of families can afford care only because of funding from the federal government, administered in Colorado through the Child Care Assistance Program, or CCAP.
—Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The program is administered by the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner and is designed to help homeowners manage rising housing and cost‑of‑living expenses.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Another option is enrolling in a debt management plan, which is typically administered through a credit counseling agency.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Since July, the Chief Rabbinate has stalled and has not administered any exams.
—Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Sun Sentinel, 31 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, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
Hence a new lawsuit challenging a medical scholarship administered by the Department of Health and Human Services that bars applicants who don’t have Native Hawaiian ancestry.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2026
It is used legally to treat anemia associated with chronic kidney disease and typically is administered once every two to three weeks.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Thousands of families can afford care only because of funding from the federal government, administered in Colorado through the Child Care Assistance Program, or CCAP.
—Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The program is administered by the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner and is designed to help homeowners manage rising housing and cost‑of‑living expenses.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Another option is enrolling in a debt management plan, which is typically administered through a credit counseling agency.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administered
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Then, when Lent ended right before Easter, the eggs would be distributed to the Church and the less fortunate, or eaten in celebration of the holiday.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Donor organs are distributed locally first and, if no match is found, are then offered regionally, then nationally.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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These rules are enforced by airlines before boarding a flight to the United Kingdom.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Josh Naylor added a two-run single for the Mariners, who managed only four hits in the first nine innings before getting three in the 10th off new Angels reliever Brent Suter (0-1).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the couple managed to try again.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 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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Or a slightly shorter series that dispensed with the preamble, but gave the real meat of the story more room to breathe?—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, a working paper from 2024 found that tech and finance companies that implemented return-to-office policies lost their most skilled and senior employees.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rather, it can be implemented as a small part of a larger set of healthy habits that keep your gut functioning properly.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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The backstory The resort opened as The Nam Hai in 2006 and operated as such for about a decade before it was acquired by Four Seasons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, which does sightseeing tours of Kauai's canyons, shoreline and waterfalls.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Officers worked to free the trapped passenger and provided medical aid until other EMS personnel and rescue crews arrived.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The drones then fly themselves to the location of a call, and are supervised by a drone operator.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has driven a tank during army training supervised by her father, the pair’s latest joint public appearance fueling outside speculation that the girl is being groomed as Kim’s heir.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Administered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administered. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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