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
Potential risks and limitations Ryan Moss, chief science officer at Filament Health, a clinical-stage natural psychedelic drug development company in Canada, has emphasized the importance of administering psychedelics in a safe setting when treating mental health conditions.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Most of today’s GLP-1 therapies are administered with a shot.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 June 2025
The complaint alleged that Brock didn’t administer sufficient pain medication and failed to properly complete the procedure or follow up with pathology findings.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
When Covid-19 vaccines first became available, they were administered as one or two doses, protecting against severe illness and death.
—Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Most of today’s GLP-1 therapies are administered with a shot.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 June 2025
The complaint alleged that Brock didn’t administer sufficient pain medication and failed to properly complete the procedure or follow up with pathology findings.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
When Covid-19 vaccines first became available, they were administered as one or two doses, protecting against severe illness and death.
—Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administer
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Israel says Hamas steals and sells food from the U.N. and other traditional aid agencies, and that GHF distributes food to civilians under Israeli military supervision without Hamas involvement.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Instead, the only surviving claim in this case concerns Meta's controversial torrenting of books to train Llama, which authors have so far successfully alleged may have violated copyright laws by distributing their works as part of the torrenting process.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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These could include establishing legal work pathways for refugees, enforcing wage parity and labor inspections, guaranteeing freedom to unionize regardless of legal status, among others.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Starting in July, the city will double down on enforcing its existing ban on public camping.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2025
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These trends mark a profound shift in how risk is understood, priced, and managed.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Like all business ventures, festivals need to find a fan fit and manage through variables like costs, weather, artist availability and addressable market.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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Gi-hun’s Kill Count Plenty of players are content to dispense with societal decorum and start fully murdering each other in the Games — but not Gi-hun.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
18 June 2025
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Now, Israel may be happy to dispense with its Patriots without acknowledgment.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Medicaid The Senate bill would match some elements of the House version by implementing work requirements for the popular joint federal-state health care program for Americans with disabilities, the elderly and low-income people.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Another federal judge in Massachusetts earlier this year blocked the NIH from implementing a policy change that would have cut funding for research overhead costs, which is now being appealed by the Trump administration.—
Stefan Becket,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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The flights will have regular communications with air traffic control towers, a wide array of sensors on board and someone supervising the plane from below. Plans for the company’s air taxis also are being tested at two other U.S. airports., Houston and Long Beach, California.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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Never feed or approach bears, secure all garbage, clean and store grills and fire pits properly, store any toys when not in use and make sure young children and pets are supervised when outside.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The firm provides outsourced customer care and back office services to large enterprises, which investors believe will be displaced by generative AI being deployed directly by its customers.—
Ganesh Rao,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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The front desk team can provide the number for a local transportation company.—
Kate Lewis,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Tony Butler-Sims, Chief Operating Officer at CIPE, oversees the operations and culture of its global workforce.—
Tony Butler-Sims,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The upcoming law marks a significant shift, granting state authorities new powers to oversee and, if necessary, restrict operations if a vehicle is deemed hazardous.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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“Administer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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