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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There are significant worries that AI can readily go off the rails or otherwise dispense unsuitable or even egregiously inappropriate mental health advice.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Otherwise, medical staff for the school can either write the student a prescription for an off-campus pharmacy or directly dispense the medications to the student.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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When Arkansas implemented Medicaid work requirements in 2018, a Harvard survey found that more than 70% of affected residents remained unsure whether the policy was in place, even after the state sent nearly 600,000 letters, made 230,000 phone calls, and published hundreds of social media posts.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The mayor has implemented street closures, parking enforcement and deployed more police officers to the area to improve safety.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
6 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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Plans are underway to provide wetsuits to the men and the rescue divers taught the group how to use the specialized equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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