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
Unlike the public-private partnerships other presidential foundations have with the federal agency to administer presidential libraries on site, Obama signed an alternative agreement to digitize and display some of his presidential records instead.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
As long as the trust is not administered in Oregon and none of the trustees live there, the trust’s capital gains would not be subject to Oregon income taxes.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Their regulatory status can vary depending on how they are sourced and administered, Reszko says.
—Jane Yoo, EverydayHealth.com, 8 May 2026
Wyle listened to the two women’s breathing and administered a reflex test on their knees.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 May 2026
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
As long as the trust is not administered in Oregon and none of the trustees live there, the trust’s capital gains would not be subject to Oregon income taxes.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Their regulatory status can vary depending on how they are sourced and administered, Reszko says.
—Jane Yoo, EverydayHealth.com, 8 May 2026
Wyle listened to the two women’s breathing and administered a reflex test on their knees.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administer
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The first wave of Social Security payments for May is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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But for the Christmas-week slate, when six of the 16 games were distributed via a premium platform, the league adheres closely to that 87% free model.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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The lawsuit alleges the city enforced the rule against the rainbow fence but failed to cite other noncompliant households for similar fence-color violations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The rules have already effectively started to be enforced by our home insurance companies, even in areas that are considered very low risk for wild fire.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Reece James ticks the most boxes, but would need to be managed through a tournament that could involve eight matches in 33 days.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Analysts also cheered the launch of software tools for developers and AI agents to manage and transact with USDC, Circle's flagship stablecoin.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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In October, the state of Louisiana asked the 5th US Court of Appeals to reinstate the in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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That changed during the COVID-19 pandemic — as telemedicine expanded dramatically, FDA began to allow mifepristone to be dispensed at a local pharmacy or through the mail.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Similar protocols were implemented in March after more than 150 people aboard another Princess Cruises ship touring the Caribbean also became sick with norovirus.—
Nollaig O'Connor,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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For over a decade, Congress has passed provisions in budget bills that bar the DOJ from using taxpayer money to interfere with states’ ability to implement medical marijuana programs.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Our Rescue provided resources to help pay for software to search suspects’ computers and cellphones, according to Liam Doyle, supervising investigator with the district attorney’s office.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The lawsuit claims that Santana was the lead detective assigned to the case, while Smith was the sergeant who supervised the investigative team.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The full closure is required to safely accommodate heavy equipment operations, provide adequate workspace for crews, and protect motorists.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Schiraldi oversaw a particularly difficult period on Rikers.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Known for opulent dining rooms and chic bistros from Hong Kong to Palm Beach, 71-year-old Daniel Boulud has overseen his eponymous flagship on the Upper East Side of Manhattan — site of THR‘s New York issue party — for over 30 years.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2026
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“Administer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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