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 Democratic bill, aimed at overturning new voting laws in red states, would have created a single national standard for administering elections, including expanding voting by mail.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
But improvements in medical imaging unlocked new use cases for CTs and MRIs; patients demanded, and doctors ordered, more tests, and radiologists were the doctors administering and interpreting them.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Justice Samuel Alito suggested that allowing each state to set its own policy for late -arriving ballots has created challenges for administering a national election.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
She’s quickly forced to juggle tasks ranging from administering IVs to fielding phone calls about missing glasses.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
The county Board of Supervisors appoints the registrar and is responsible for administering elections in accordance with state law and guidance from the Secretary of State.
—Tom Coulter, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Floria juggles endless tasks, administering medication, updating charts, soothing patients, answering phones, and managing complaints.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The state and the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District are administering a $16 million effort to provide higher wages to early childhood workers.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
That organization, which represents state employees administering federal energy assistance programs, said American households were collectively behind $25 billion on electric and gas bills at the end of 2025 — up from about $23 billion the year before.
—Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2026
David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
But improvements in medical imaging unlocked new use cases for CTs and MRIs; patients demanded, and doctors ordered, more tests, and radiologists were the doctors administering and interpreting them.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Justice Samuel Alito suggested that allowing each state to set its own policy for late -arriving ballots has created challenges for administering a national election.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
She’s quickly forced to juggle tasks ranging from administering IVs to fielding phone calls about missing glasses.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
The county Board of Supervisors appoints the registrar and is responsible for administering elections in accordance with state law and guidance from the Secretary of State.
—Tom Coulter, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
Floria juggles endless tasks, administering medication, updating charts, soothing patients, answering phones, and managing complaints.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The state and the Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District are administering a $16 million effort to provide higher wages to early childhood workers.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
That organization, which represents state employees administering federal energy assistance programs, said American households were collectively behind $25 billion on electric and gas bills at the end of 2025 — up from about $23 billion the year before.
—Kevin Hardy, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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Under the bill, county employees would not be allowed to help ICE with collecting or distributing information about a person's immigration status.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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This difference, known as the premium, reflects the real-world costs of minting, distributing and selling coins and bars.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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His pro-working-class mantras focused on affordability and child and health care support funded by enforcing corporate tax code while closing loopholes exploited by billionaires registers politically to the left of Thompson, a moderate Democrat.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Since 1968, the world nuclear order has rested on the delicate architecture of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, enforcing the international norm that countries without nuclear weapons won’t try to get them, and countries with nuclear weapons won’t help arm their allies.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cooking, handling special requests and managing busy environments still depend on people.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wait times listed on the MyTSA mobile app may not be accurate because TSA isn’t actively managing its sites during the shutdown.—
John Raby,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Acorns debuted its compounding vending machine at Big Star Wrigleyville, an out-of-the-box promotion that replaces potato chips with simulated investments, dispensing up to $15 in cash for a $1 fee, essentially providing a 30-year return in 30 seconds.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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All three pros suggest dispensing mousse into your hands rather than directly onto your hair for more even distribution.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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The state requires cities to submit an annual report summarizing progress on implementing the city’s general plan and reports on housing production, stated a report from Planning Manager Chris Dominguez.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Scott also has more than 15 years of experience creating, implementing and managing content initiatives while working across departments to grow companies.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The transit operator has been accused in the past of not properly supervising contract security personnel who occasionally used excessive force.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani officials have said their public effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy, while providing few details.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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He was recently confirmed as the assistant attorney general overseeing the new division at the department focused on prosecuting fraud.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The judge, Honorable Michael McNally of Michigan’s 33rd District Court, posed the question while overseeing a case on Wednesday, March 25.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Administering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administering. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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