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as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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as in enforced
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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as in managed
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 administered
The country’s figurehead, President Mohammed Shahabuddin, administered the oath of office for Rahman.
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Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The country’s figurehead President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office for Rahman.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Known as Embrace Iowa, the annual charitable program is overseen by the Iowa Community Action Association and administered by 16 agencies that welcome, without judgment, individuals and families who might benefit from individual grants valued up to $750.
—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Everyone who received money from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund administered by the Department of Justice cannot sue.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 14 Feb. 2026
In November, the three lawmakers, all Democrats, sent a letter to FEMA raising concerns about how the program had been administered, citing a lack of communication, trust and urgency by the agency.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The most important issues facing District 26 courts today relate to ensuring that justice is administered fairly, efficiently, and consistently for everyone who comes before the system.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
That money is deposited in the Sports and Entertainments Events Fund administered by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Julhas Alam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The country’s figurehead President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office for Rahman.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Known as Embrace Iowa, the annual charitable program is overseen by the Iowa Community Action Association and administered by 16 agencies that welcome, without judgment, individuals and families who might benefit from individual grants valued up to $750.
—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Everyone who received money from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund administered by the Department of Justice cannot sue.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 14 Feb. 2026
In November, the three lawmakers, all Democrats, sent a letter to FEMA raising concerns about how the program had been administered, citing a lack of communication, trust and urgency by the agency.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The most important issues facing District 26 courts today relate to ensuring that justice is administered fairly, efficiently, and consistently for everyone who comes before the system.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
That money is deposited in the Sports and Entertainments Events Fund administered by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administered
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To further analyze them, the researchers used electron microscopy, which provided precise information on how these elements were distributed within the electrode and on its surface topography.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The products are sold under various brand names, including Flavor Fresh, House Recipe, and Katy’s Kitchen, and distributed by US Foods, DYMA Brands, Sysco Corporation, Independent Marketing Alliance, and Gordon Food Service.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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Many people who practice Lent have different interpretations of how to fast, but most fasting includes some type of dietary restriction that is enforced over the 40 days.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Which is how the city managed to issue 6,133 tickets and generate over $660,000 in revenue just between March 1 (when the new law became enforced) and the end of May.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The court filings have managed to make a public spectacle out of the private communications of Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, Sony Motion Picture Group CEO Tom Rothman, WME agent Warren Zavala — among others.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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To date, astronomers have managed to detect about 300 such mergers via their associated crescendos of gravitational waves.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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That writer’s experience isn’t dissimilar from what comes of advice dispensed by relationship experts John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat salsa, knives were put away without being properly cleaned and some cooking sauce was dispensed out of unlabled containers.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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Meta, for its part, denies the accusations and says it’s implemented numerous measures to safeguard young users.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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These aircraft are operated by the United States in Japan, the US Navy carrier groups, and the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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The 65,000-square-foot space will be operated by AEG Presents and is expected to open next year.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Information about the Bilt Palladium Card has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of the card prior to publication.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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This dormant volcano provided a majestic backdrop for the resort—our home base for five days.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Animation is supervised by Jakub Pištecký, whose credits include Rango, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Avengers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Each exercise session was supervised and followed a clear structure, Muotri says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Administered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administered. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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