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
The first time it was administered, 8,040 students were given 97 minutes to race through 315 questions covering foreign languages, logic skills, vocabulary, and arithmetic.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
But it was created last year with a $70,000 federal grant administered by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
The Bureau of Industry and Security administers the list.
—Paul Baier, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Airlifted to a hospital, Maddie — whom Jamie Lynn welcomed at age 17 in 2008 with her then-boyfriend Casey Aldridge — was in a coma for two days, and a priest was called to administer last rites.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
But it was created last year with a $70,000 federal grant administered by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
The Bureau of Industry and Security administers the list.
—Paul Baier, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Airlifted to a hospital, Maddie — whom Jamie Lynn welcomed at age 17 in 2008 with her then-boyfriend Casey Aldridge — was in a coma for two days, and a priest was called to administer last rites.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administer
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The third and final wave of Social Security payments for June is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The lawsuit notes that LeVota’s credit plan relies directly on pulling money back that had already been distributed to school districts — the same criticism identified by the dozen school districts behind the open letter.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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But a federal appeals court reversed that decision, ruling the Voting Rights Act can only be enforced by the federal government and not through lawsuits brought by individual voters or groups.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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How well Danville will be able to enforce any new bans is up for debate.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Interim manager Chad Tracy has now managed against every AL East team.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Hydrotherapy is the main draw and is especially helpful for active travelers or anyone managing chronic pain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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The county has expanded the number of monthly buprenorphine injections and daily Suboxone strips dispensed to patients in custody in recent years, but routine budget restrictions continue to precipitate delays in treatment, according to Correctional Health Services.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Last summer, City Hall under Mayor Adams worked on a plan to implement real age verification to prevent minors from harming themselves and others.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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Meanwhile, state insurance regulators, led by the NAIC, have quietly implemented rules.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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While humans still planned and supervised the mission, the operation offered a glimpse into how future battles may unfold.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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After the Los Angeles Film Critics Association anointed Brazil with a trio of awards, including Best Picture, Sheinberg relented and released a 132-minute cut supervised by Gilliam.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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For the couple, Fan Fest provided the perfect competitive backdrop.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Beijing broadly denies providing weapons to countries in conflict.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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After a 1980s split with Fidel Castro cost him the Interior Ministry, Valdés returned to power in the 2000s, overseeing telecommunications, serving as vice president and helping recover Che Guevara’s remains.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The advisory board is overseen by the Eastern Connecticut Conservation District, a nonprofit formed to protect natural resources and promoting sustainable land use in Windham, New London and Tolland counties.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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“Administer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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