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
They’re administered by state treasurers, and the vast majority can be set up online via their websites.
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Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
The law passed during the Johnson administration requires the government to administer student loan programs, issue grants and ensure that schools receiving federal money don't discriminate against students.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The only treatment to quell the allergic reaction is epinephrine, which historically has been administered through shots or auto-injectors, such as the EpiPen.
—Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration claimed that the court should have respected the president’s Article 2 powers to administer the federal government’s spending.
—Charles Wise, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
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Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
The law passed during the Johnson administration requires the government to administer student loan programs, issue grants and ensure that schools receiving federal money don't discriminate against students.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The only treatment to quell the allergic reaction is epinephrine, which historically has been administered through shots or auto-injectors, such as the EpiPen.
—Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration claimed that the court should have respected the president’s Article 2 powers to administer the federal government’s spending.
—Charles Wise, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administer
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The measurement of how much the company distributes is known as the dividend yield, found by dividing the annual payout by the share price.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Jordy’s job for the last few years hasn’t just been about collecting and distributing money.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Supreme Court struck down an emergency request by Biden to enforce the rewrite in states that defied the rewrite in August.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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In other words, while the law guarantees a loan forgiveness program for public servants, the executive branch may be able to define some terms and enforce regulations – which is what Trump is attempting to do.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Factoring in Trump’s uncertainty Fed policymakers manage uncertainty by trying to predict the different ways the economy could evolve in the coming months, based on economic models using a vast array of data.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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What's most impressive about this feat is that Tecno still managed to put a 5,200mAh battery inside the phone.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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The oversized vending machine near the tournament entrance and at the store dispense the signature headband, branded by Lululemon, of course.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuit asks the court to outlaw the medication for anyone under 18, reinstate the in-person appointment requirement, mandate that only doctors can prescribe the pills and limit the ability of retail pharmacies, like CVS and Walgreens, to dispense the medication.—
Lisa Lerer,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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From a clinical standpoint, understanding how sleep deprivation affects emotional responses is crucial, and learning how to implement age-appropriate support strategies can help mitigate these effects.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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If confirmed, Oz could take steps toward implementing those plans.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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And another question: Isn’t anyone supervising the people who design these things?—
Jim Alexander,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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Environmental Protection Agency staff members across the country have been told by supervisors they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to supervise and monitor, according to multiple sources inside the EPA and others working directly with the agency.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Bernstein and von Karajan's debates about their artistic methods and philosophies are underscored by musical segments, enhancing emotional depth and providing poetic resonance to their conversations.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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In the summer of 2023, their fog collectors provided around 37 percent of the irrigation needs for a vegetable garden at the UCSC Farm.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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He’s worked in newsrooms all across the country, including overseeing the USA TODAY sports department.—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2025
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Judge Boasberg -- who previously oversaw the United States Alien Terrorist Removal Court -- pushed back on the idea that the information could not be disclosed to the court.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Administer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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