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as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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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
That can buy public health experts more time to start isolating sick people, administering vaccines and rolling out treatments—ultimately saving lives.
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Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
The Irish border is the soft underbelly for a process the British public has long since lost confidence in, as well as in those administering it politically.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
State officials have since told paramedics to stop using excited delirium as a basis for administering ketamine.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Texas’s secretary of state is responsible for administering voter registration files and managing articles of incorporation for local businesses, among other responsibilities.
—Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
However, Morgan Stanley is administering the direct share program, the prospectus says.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The zoo trains animals to partake in treatment and care efforts, like trimming nails and administering medications.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
The education department’s agreements with the Department of Labor have also caused delays in administering adult education, family literacy and career and technical education (CTE) programs, according to the senators.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Recently, numerous pharmacies in Boston have also begun administering mpox vaccines.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
The Irish border is the soft underbelly for a process the British public has long since lost confidence in, as well as in those administering it politically.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
State officials have since told paramedics to stop using excited delirium as a basis for administering ketamine.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Texas’s secretary of state is responsible for administering voter registration files and managing articles of incorporation for local businesses, among other responsibilities.
—Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
However, Morgan Stanley is administering the direct share program, the prospectus says.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The zoo trains animals to partake in treatment and care efforts, like trimming nails and administering medications.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
The education department’s agreements with the Department of Labor have also caused delays in administering adult education, family literacy and career and technical education (CTE) programs, according to the senators.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Recently, numerous pharmacies in Boston have also begun administering mpox vaccines.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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The service has allowed some community building to develop, from distributing food or participating in World Cup collectible sticker books.—
Amna Subhan for the AJC,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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Hence, the firms distributing the shares will split approximately $646 million in fees.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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If the state is really intent on enforcing crosswalk-marking standards and not just intent on pushing a hateful, exclusionist agenda, the answer will be yes.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to Tour and Travel World, Venice isn’t the only Italian city enforcing penalties for bad behavior.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Spurs jumped out to a 29-point lead in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden before turning into a shell of themselves, somehow managing to give up the massive lead and hand the Knicks the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The people most committed to managing their time well are often the most frustrated by the results.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Inside, Hruskova presided over chats with sisterly energy, dispensing reassurance, pep talks, and relationship tips.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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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.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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In the context of a yoga class, implementing the Full Body Red Light Mat couldn’t be more genius of an idea.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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While such actions garner headlines, states implementing certificates of need, moratoria on new hospice enrollment, changes in payment incentives, robust survey and certification programs, and limits on the number of hospices a physician can oversee receive less attention.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The administrative officer completes budget journals to move funding from the correct city department to the correct fleet project account, in addition to supervising multiple staff members of the Fleet Administrative Team.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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For See It Now Studios, Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong are executive producers, and Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora are supervising producers.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 Dec. 2025
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Fort Worth police officers and firefighters arrived on scene and began providing medical aid to a man who had suffered a gunshot wound.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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In 2001, food-freedom advocates, including Stewart, successfully petitioned the county to weaken regulations, providing McAfee access to a new pool of customers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Todd Combs, investment manager and Geico CEO, will be leaving for JPMorgan Chase, while Berkshire will be adding a general counsel and a president overseeing consumer, service and retail units.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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Kottyan is also the program leader for the African Penguin Species Survival Plan (SSP), overseeing African penguin breeding programs at zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Administering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administering. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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