1
as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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2
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 project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.
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Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The fee will be administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has not detailed how travelers will request refunds, how long the process will take, or how disputes will be resolved.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The program is administered through different agencies in each state and admits 30 graduates in each state per year.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2025
Before that, it could be administered only after patients were given hormone treatment and chemotherapy.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Medicaid plans, administered by state agencies, are subject to both state and federal rules.
—Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Contracts are administered by American Auto Shield.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
However, according to state law, COVID-19 vaccines can only be administered to those over 18 with a valid prescription.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Scott said that inmates participating in the program were supposed to be monitored for 15 minutes to ensure the medication was properly administered and absorbed, but that this became unfeasible due to the large number of inmates involved in the program, along with staffing shortages.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The fee will be administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has not detailed how travelers will request refunds, how long the process will take, or how disputes will be resolved.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The program is administered through different agencies in each state and admits 30 graduates in each state per year.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2025
Before that, it could be administered only after patients were given hormone treatment and chemotherapy.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Medicaid plans, administered by state agencies, are subject to both state and federal rules.
—Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Contracts are administered by American Auto Shield.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
However, according to state law, COVID-19 vaccines can only be administered to those over 18 with a valid prescription.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Scott said that inmates participating in the program were supposed to be monitored for 15 minutes to ensure the medication was properly administered and absorbed, but that this became unfeasible due to the large number of inmates involved in the program, along with staffing shortages.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administered
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The six-part series, produced by Les Films du Cygne and Storia Television for France Télévisions and Germany’s ZDF and distributed internationally by Mediawan Rights, is making its market debut at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Dividends are not eligible for the section 954(c)(6) exception to the extent they are distributed out of E&P attributable to subpart F income or income that is (or is treated as) ECI.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This can end up being a matter for a judge but would usually be enforced if the agreement is valid.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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On Wall Street, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon enforced a return-to-office policy, requiring most employees to work in person five days a week.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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By Sunday evening, the fire crew managed to contain 14% of this wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In previous years, a private consultant managed the grant distribution process.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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More water is then dispensed in small pulses for an even better extraction before switching to a continuous flow to finish the job.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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Villa have signed and quickly dispensed with many players.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, colleges and universities across the nation have implemented hiring freezes, laid off staff, paused investments, and accepted fewer students, among other actions, in response to their possible budget gaps.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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It was never fully implemented under Kaegi’s predecessor, Joe Berrios, a Tribune and ProPublica investigation found.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The changes affect libraries operated by Maricopa County and not cities that operate their own libraries, such as Phoenix.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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More Associated Press The plant is operated by a separate entity called HGLA Battery Company, and Hyundai does not directly employ any of the workers at the facility, according to a source who agreed to speak on background to discuss the details of the plant's ownership structure.—
Daniel Bush,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Live Nation has now provided Bonnaroo a hefty budget for further improvements, like reseeding the property and reinforcing runoff pathways.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, the water provided by the program may be the only resource to stave off fatal dehydration across an entire region.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Open to kids ages 4-12, the program has a wide range of kids’ club activities such as crafts, games, and supervised play.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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According to Richardson, play between a large dog and a kitten can be very positive for bonding and enrichment, but must always be supervised.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Administered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administered. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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