administer (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for administer (to)
Verb
  • Verstappen was nursing his tires — but remained on the racing line — as Russell was approaching fast behind.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 14 June 2025
  • In addition to eating solid food, the pups were likely still nursing milk from their mother, according to the researchers.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • One of her reasons for leaving was to focus on mothering her two daughters.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 May 2025
  • Dana is really mothering to her fullest at the top of the hour.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • It’s cleverly done, with the audience treated to a young Ollie Rathbone weaving in and out of an opposition defence to score with a thumping finish in junior football just moments before being shown doing exactly the same to break the deadlock after 15 minutes.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • Consult with a doctor about the following remedies as options to treat sweating: Using a prescription-strength antiperspirant or deodorant to tell your body to stop producing sweat.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 June 2025
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“Administer (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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