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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3
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, 10 Nov. 2025
For anyone who wants to get involved in the mission of Antone’s going forward, there is the Antone’s Forever Fund, administered through the Clifford Antone Foundation.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The vaccine is highly effective, according to global health groups, and is routinely administered in some 150 countries.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
But a key difference between the PCSK9 inhibitors already on the market and the experimental enlicitide medication is that those currently on the market are administered as an injection.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The confusion is compounded by the patchwork nature of the SNAP program, which is administered jointly by the federal government and the states.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
The law is ambiguous on when the oath is administered.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 7 Nov. 2025
Their plan enabled the Israeli seizure of Gaza, which had been administered by Egypt since 1948.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
For anyone who wants to get involved in the mission of Antone’s going forward, there is the Antone’s Forever Fund, administered through the Clifford Antone Foundation.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The vaccine is highly effective, according to global health groups, and is routinely administered in some 150 countries.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
But a key difference between the PCSK9 inhibitors already on the market and the experimental enlicitide medication is that those currently on the market are administered as an injection.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The confusion is compounded by the patchwork nature of the SNAP program, which is administered jointly by the federal government and the states.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
The law is ambiguous on when the oath is administered.
—Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 7 Nov. 2025
Their plan enabled the Israeli seizure of Gaza, which had been administered by Egypt since 1948.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administered
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Directed by Paddy Wivell and originally distributed by Fremantle, Hell Jumper tells the story of civilian volunteers risking their lives to rescue people trapped by the war in Ukraine.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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Written by Agnieszka Holland, the drama was made for less than $1 million and distributed by independent film company Vestron Pictures.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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That means establishing policies that are clear, lawful, and consistently enforced.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Precisely how rigorous planetary protection standards will be enforced is also something to consider.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even amid some clunky exposition, Welcome to Derry has at least managed to offer compelling horror set pieces to keep heart rates up.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Week 5, Matthew Stafford passed for 389 yards and three touchdowns, but the Rams converted on only four of 10 third downs, and after taking a 17-7 lead into halftime, managed only nine points in the final two quarters and overtime.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another Paramount executive was shocked by how coldly the company dispensed with people who had worked there for decades.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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To preserve rear headroom despite the falling roof, Polestar dispensed with the rear window.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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According to the conservative speaker of Parliament, Iran’s National Security Council has asked for the bill not to be implemented.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Moscovici additionally noted that a fire prevention plan for the museum had yet to be implemented despite technical studies having been undertaken to support it more than two decades ago.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
7 Nov. 2025
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The installation, operated by Circus and powered by the company’s proprietary AI software platform, marks a significant milestone for both retail automation and food service automation.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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FanDuel Sports Network is operated by Main Street Sports Group.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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In 2016, as the Commonwealth moved to censure the Maldives, New Delhi provided diplomatic cover by making the case for engagement over sanctions and supporting the Maldives’ preemptive withdrawal from the organization.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Although timber remains the primary long-term commercial value, growing improved varieties for both nuts and timber is considered potentially highly profitable, provided there is a long-term perspective and proper tree management.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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One group of suits is being supervised by Kuhl.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Laurie Orlando, who has supervised talent recruitment and strategy at CBS News for nearly a decade, is leaving the Paramount Skydance operation — the latest of the news division’s senior executives to exit as the parent company overhauls its operations under an iconoclastic new editor in chief.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Administered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administered. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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