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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
Fort Worth’s workers’ compensation program is administered by Sedgwick, which manages claims and approves medical care.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Other deputies administered Narcan, an over-the-counter nasal spray or injection that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, on the sick deputy.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Contracts are administered by American Auto Shield.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Borne started chest compression; Gross administered breaths.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Keegan’s biweekly architecture column is supported by a grant from former Tribune critic Blair Kamin, as administered by the not-for-profit Journalism Funding Partners.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Also on the chopping block is the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a major housing program administered by HUD.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
The episode was first reported by CNN, which also said the treatment was administered at a Philadelphia hospital.
—Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.
—Mike Snider, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Other deputies administered Narcan, an over-the-counter nasal spray or injection that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, on the sick deputy.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Contracts are administered by American Auto Shield.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Borne started chest compression; Gross administered breaths.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Keegan’s biweekly architecture column is supported by a grant from former Tribune critic Blair Kamin, as administered by the not-for-profit Journalism Funding Partners.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Also on the chopping block is the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a major housing program administered by HUD.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
The episode was first reported by CNN, which also said the treatment was administered at a Philadelphia hospital.
—Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.
—Mike Snider, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administered
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Swalwell’s campaign spokesperson, Micah Beasley, went farther in a statement distributed to reporters earlier Tuesday.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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That money is distributed by the MLB Players Association.—
PJ Green
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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If exotic pets are being sold outside of pet stores, whether online or in person, that would be enforced by the state’s Environmental Conservation Police.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the decades after the Second World War, this principle was widely enforced through labor contracts, and big companies tended to share their economic gains with their employees.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Josh Naylor added a two-run single for the Mariners, who managed only four hits in the first nine innings before getting three in the 10th off new Angels reliever Brent Suter (0-1).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the couple managed to try again.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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During one recent stop at the ArtPrize event, Zelenak said more than 3,000 acts of kindness were dispensed before the machine ran out.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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The federal government ultimately paid more than $6 million for prescription drugs that were never dispensed, according to the DOJ.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Israel is loosening restrictions implemented during wartime after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, paving the way for schools and workplaces to reopen.—
Riane Lumer,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The airline also implemented a new policy earlier this year requiring travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The venue is operated by Another Planet Entertainment and has hosted around 80 shows in its first year, with nearly half selling out.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement who responded to the scene of the crisis like Jeff Boyes, a SWAT team member and sniper, operated with a similar initial understanding.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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These answers are provided here to allow candidates to speak directly to our readers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Muscle Distribution has announced plans to release the 2019 4K restoration, which was conducted by Criterion and supervised by May herself, beginning with a Film at Lincoln Center engagement in June before national expansion follows.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a March 25 court filing, federal prosecutors requested a prison sentence of 180 months, or 15 years, followed by three years’ supervised release.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Administered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administered. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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