1
as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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2
as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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as in managing
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 administering
The act of administering sports competition involves enforcing a collection of arbitrary lines; the act of watching sports involves seeing what athletes can do within those lines.
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Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Electroclash emerged in the long hangover of ’90s rave culture, and Miss Kittin was administering the IV fluids.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 May 2026
Along with all the old records, lots of new ones are generated in the process of administering an estate.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
At the time of the outlet's 2015 report, his mom was working as the manager of Gabbard's district office in Honolulu, while his stepdad was teaching social studies and administering the English language learner program at Kalakaua Middle School in the town.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Plaza was one of a slew of guests administering the Colbert Questionert to the late-night host himself.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Jackson was indicted on 10 criminal counts in 2003, including child molestation, administering an intoxicating agent (alcohol) to a minor, and conspiracy to commit child abduction and false imprisonment.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
The treasurer of California is essentially the state banker, whose responsibilities include managing investments, administering the sale of bonds and notes and cutting checks when money is spent by the state controller or state agencies.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 20 May 2026
Gonce's daily life revolves around caring for Jason — administering medicine, preparing food, bathing and shaving him and keeping him safe.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Electroclash emerged in the long hangover of ’90s rave culture, and Miss Kittin was administering the IV fluids.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 May 2026
Along with all the old records, lots of new ones are generated in the process of administering an estate.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
At the time of the outlet's 2015 report, his mom was working as the manager of Gabbard's district office in Honolulu, while his stepdad was teaching social studies and administering the English language learner program at Kalakaua Middle School in the town.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Plaza was one of a slew of guests administering the Colbert Questionert to the late-night host himself.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Jackson was indicted on 10 criminal counts in 2003, including child molestation, administering an intoxicating agent (alcohol) to a minor, and conspiracy to commit child abduction and false imprisonment.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
The treasurer of California is essentially the state banker, whose responsibilities include managing investments, administering the sale of bonds and notes and cutting checks when money is spent by the state controller or state agencies.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 20 May 2026
Gonce's daily life revolves around caring for Jason — administering medicine, preparing food, bathing and shaving him and keeping him safe.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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Ebola response interventions include installing handwashing units in health facilities, schools and critical transit sites and distributing thermometers, chlorine and other supplies to treat water.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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One of the two doctors who pleaded guilty to distributing the ketamine to Perry, Salvador Plasencia, was sentenced to 30 months in prison.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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At least 26 states have laws prohibiting police departments from enforcing ticket or arrest quotas, but many say the pressure persists.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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By rapidly deploying cost-effective interim housing, demanding County follow-through on social services, enforcing laws that keep streets and sidewalks clear, and ensuring transparency in homelessness spending, San José can restore public trust and make real progress.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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White can point to patterns and minutes restrictions, and there is a reasonable basketball explanation for managing Boston's workload.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The Spurs’ defense was incredibly connected, aggressively rotating on and off SGA doubles and managing not to get exposed on the back end.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals responded a few days later by ruling the FDA erred by relaxing its regulations to allow for dispensing the pills by mail.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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But the appeals court blocked that ruling and said the in-person dispensing requirement should return while Louisiana appeals the judge’s decision.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Trafficking prevention a priority Much like plans published in other host cities, implementing awareness campaigns surrounding human trafficking prevention was a key point in Kansas City’s.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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But ultimately, the road to implementing the idea would have to go through Congress.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Instead of acting as intermediaries, humans focus on defining policies, supervising system behavior and handling exceptions.—
Krupesh Bhat,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The defendant, 36, who has not been publicly identified, is accused of assaulting children while supervising them in bathrooms, during lunch breaks and in after-school care between August 2024 and April 2025.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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The United States need not choose between accepting stalemate, providing aid to Ukraine indefinitely, or escalating directly against Russian forces.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Most comes from the company's Starlink data/communications services, with a constellation of over 7,000 active satellites and over 10 million subscribers in markets that were previously dominated by a handful of satcom companies providing limited coverage for astronomical rates.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Nepali climbers are now the ones overseeing the securing of the routes up the mountain, and the fixing of the rope lines that help clients navigate the most difficult sections.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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California refinery production has dropped by about 18% compared to around this time last year, according to both Chevron and the Fuels Watch Inputs and Production dashboard managed by the California Energy Commission, a state agency charged with overseeing energy production.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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“Administering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administering. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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