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
Gentry obliterated the preseason juggling test administered by Denver North head coach Clay Porter.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The lab’s work also will prioritize projects that dovetail with the Florida-Israel Institute, which is administered through FAU.
—Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
In a statement to 11Alive, a spokesperson for the governor said the safety grants were given to local school districts and were not directly administered by the state.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 June 2026
One of the most frightening setbacks came when Asher developed an MRSA bloodstream infection that originated in his port — the device connected to his heart that allows doctors to administer treatment.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The lab’s work also will prioritize projects that dovetail with the Florida-Israel Institute, which is administered through FAU.
—Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026
In a statement to 11Alive, a spokesperson for the governor said the safety grants were given to local school districts and were not directly administered by the state.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 June 2026
One of the most frightening setbacks came when Asher developed an MRSA bloodstream infection that originated in his port — the device connected to his heart that allows doctors to administer treatment.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administer
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It is also being distributed internationally and has been translated into French, Spanish, German and three Greenlandic dialects.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The cheese was likely repackaged, relabeled, and distributed further than locations currently tracked by the FDA.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The Senate voted 94-6 to enforce the subpoena.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The Senate voted 94 to 6 to enforce the subpoena.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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County officials said the money would be used to repair roads, fix storm damage, maintain bridges and manage roadside vegetation.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Wonder also owns and manages the kitchens, and handles delivery after buying GrubHub in a deal valued at $650 million that closed in 2025.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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June 6, 2026 As is prone to happen, his comments were widely dispensed and interpreted.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Casey's posted better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, FactSet said, helped by rising fuel margins and prepared food and dispensed beverage sales ahead of last year.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
10 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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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Espinoza urged parents to enroll children in swimming lessons, supervise children around water at all times and learn CPR.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Eyewitnesses said none of the soldiers present helped provide medical attention.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Witnesses provided officers with a photograph and description of the suspect's vehicle, helping investigators quickly identify and locate Harmon.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The trio — whose collective credits include the Grammy Awards, Oscars and other major live television events — are overseeing the 2026 Tony Awards, airing live from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Israel's public security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who oversees the police, also commended the work of the security forces that apprehended him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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“Administer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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