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
According to Boy Scout leaders, the teens jumped into action and began helping fellow passengers by administering first aid and getting people out of the cars.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Who’s administering the IV, and what are their credentials?
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The solution is administering insulin and monitoring blood sugars.
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Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Abe Sutton, director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, which is administering the program, didn't comment on the rollout schedule.
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Darius Tahir,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Project 2025, a policy blueprint for the administration created by the Heritage Foundation, called for the elimination of the Education Department and for HHS to take over responsibilities for administering grants related to disability education.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
17 June 2026
So Congress has an explicit role in addition to states in administering elections, but the constitution itself doesn't give the president explicit authority to really be involved here.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Who’s administering the IV, and what are their credentials?
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The solution is administering insulin and monitoring blood sugars.
—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Abe Sutton, director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, which is administering the program, didn't comment on the rollout schedule.
—
Darius Tahir,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Project 2025, a policy blueprint for the administration created by the Heritage Foundation, called for the elimination of the Education Department and for HHS to take over responsibilities for administering grants related to disability education.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
17 June 2026
So Congress has an explicit role in addition to states in administering elections, but the constitution itself doesn't give the president explicit authority to really be involved here.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.
—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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Large volunteer service stations there feed pilgrims, Zaidi said, adding that distributing food and drink is one of the most universal practices.
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So far, experts in extremism have tracked Young Columbia members' activity in Wisconsin and Illinois, where young women have been documented distributing propaganda and meeting up with male Youth Club members.
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The statement also said Blue Island police are focused on preventing crime, responding to emergencies and enforcing state and local laws, not federal immigration enforcement, as that’s the responsibility of federal agencies.
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Cal Fire, along with local Sacramento‑area fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and Shriners Children's Hospital, held a press conference Thursday to emphasise their commitment to enforcing strict fireworks restrictions.
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Nowadays, Monson de Kansky still keeps busy, whether by managing the Sierra Madre property; spending time with her four children, six grandchildren and cat, Lizzie; keeping up with current affairs and old friends; or, naturally, teaching dance.
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With the Heat needing to make some important decisions in the coming days to round out its new-look roster around two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, that process even includes managing its three two-way contract slots.
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By dispensing with sons and lovers, the tribe of sexless females would double its rate of reproduction and so, quite quickly, take over.
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Absolutely Fabulous star Kathy Burke will discuss wellness, before the final episode sees Guz Khan dispensing nuggets of advice on conspiracy theories, wealth and other life matters.
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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However, the report alleges there have been delays in implementing some of the intervention policies, and decries the wellness program's staffing shortage.
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Army investigations have repeatedly pointed to the same factors contributing to fatal training incidents including sleep deprivation, inadequate training and inexperienced leaders supervising high-risk exercises.
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The family's complaint accuses the church of negligence in operating the event and in supervising the volunteer who allegedly placed the recording device.
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On March 11, Watson and his association's executive board urged the White House to continue providing threat information to state and local election officials.
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The calming presence of a police officer arriving when people need help the most is monumental, providing hope when there was none before.
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The first film from the territory to play in competition in Annecy in 15 years, the picture is directed by Ervin Han, with Disney veteran Raul Garcia (Aladdin, Fantasia 2000) overseeing the animation.
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, also from Oklahoma and a former congressman for the state, is still settling into his role atop the Cabinet agency overseeing ICE.
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