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
While waiting for help to arrive, Fleming treated the burn victim and administered oxygen.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
The shot does contain a boxed warning, as do more than 400 other medications, but that is primarily related to adults and vitamin K that is given through an IV, not as a shot in the thigh muscle, which is how doctors typically administer vitamin K to babies.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 12 June 2026
Biologics that are typically administered in doctor offices get more time than drugs taken orally.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 12 June 2026
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
The shot does contain a boxed warning, as do more than 400 other medications, but that is primarily related to adults and vitamin K that is given through an IV, not as a shot in the thigh muscle, which is how doctors typically administer vitamin K to babies.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 12 June 2026
Biologics that are typically administered in doctor offices get more time than drugs taken orally.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administer
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In a teaming context, individual aircraft running Hivemind communicate peer-to-peer to distribute situational awareness and coordinate maneuvers to lessen reliance on a ground control station.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Produced by Adonde Media and distributed in partnership with KALW Public Radio, the podcast blends archival recordings with new interviews featuring artists, organizers, activists, and Tibetan voices who helped shape the movement.—
Michele Amabile Angermiller,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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That order has been blocked by multiple courts and is not being enforced.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Such level of protection on the creator-side is something rarely enforced at scale in the current ecosystem.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Interim manager Chad Tracy has now managed against every AL East team.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Hydrotherapy is the main draw and is especially helpful for active travelers or anyone managing chronic pain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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The county has expanded the number of monthly buprenorphine injections and daily Suboxone strips dispensed to patients in custody in recent years, but routine budget restrictions continue to precipitate delays in treatment, according to Correctional Health Services.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Fox News Digital reported last month that the Missouri Restaurant Association advised Kansas City establishments to temporarily implement automatic gratuities of 20% during the soccer tournament.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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One implication of this study is that those studying and implementing the Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger investment framework of looking for high-quality, profitable companies at a reasonable price and holding them for a long time are likely on the right path.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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While humans still planned and supervised the mission, the operation offered a glimpse into how future battles may unfold.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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After the Los Angeles Film Critics Association anointed Brazil with a trio of awards, including Best Picture, Sheinberg relented and released a 132-minute cut supervised by Gilliam.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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For the couple, Fan Fest provided the perfect competitive backdrop.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Beijing broadly denies providing weapons to countries in conflict.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Gwisdalla said that federal authorities will oversee the investigation, and the suspects will likely face federal charges.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Trump has already slashed the FEMA workforce by 20% during his second term and kept top positions at the agency — including the administrator overseeing the region Illinois is part of — vacant.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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“Administer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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