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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3
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
Senators noted that the sprawling agency has multiple, complex responsibilities, from finding homes for foster children to administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps.
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Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Winning by rallying the naïve and clueless is one thing, but administering a throbbing behemoth is a greater challenge.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
These risks become more serious when your job involves driving, operating machinery, working at heights, administering medication, or supervising others in hazardous settings.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
He is seen performing first aid, administering back blows to the infant to remove the blockage.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
My commitment has always been to administering justice in a manner that promotes accountability, respects victims, supports the integrity of our legal institutions, and reinforces public confidence that the courts are a stabilizing force — regardless of political climate or external pressure.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is administering the program, advised states to use a $200 million annual estimate when drafting their applications.
—Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 13 Feb. 2026
Trump has long made unsubstantiated accusations of fraudulent voting and has repeatedly called for the federal government to assume a broader role in administering elections.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Winning by rallying the naïve and clueless is one thing, but administering a throbbing behemoth is a greater challenge.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
These risks become more serious when your job involves driving, operating machinery, working at heights, administering medication, or supervising others in hazardous settings.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
He is seen performing first aid, administering back blows to the infant to remove the blockage.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
My commitment has always been to administering justice in a manner that promotes accountability, respects victims, supports the integrity of our legal institutions, and reinforces public confidence that the courts are a stabilizing force — regardless of political climate or external pressure.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is administering the program, advised states to use a $200 million annual estimate when drafting their applications.
—Jillian Taylor, StateImpact, 13 Feb. 2026
Trump has long made unsubstantiated accusations of fraudulent voting and has repeatedly called for the federal government to assume a broader role in administering elections.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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Protective barriers like rug pads can help with distributing the weight from a heavy piece of furniture, but these aren't foolproof, Cox says.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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In at least one case, a Riverside County church is distributing special Lent packets, complete with small baggies of Lenten ash, to be delivered to those too fearful of coming in person to a church.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The focus should be on enforcing existing laws, securing the border within constitutional limits, and using state resources where they are clearly authorized, while avoiding policies that create endless litigation and delay real results.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Drivers also risk being fined by TLC Police, who are actively enforcing against Empower trips.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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City staff is evaluating options for managing the orchard, including working with existing staff.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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With a dual perspective, this novel follows Maya managing her grief and facing the past while mothers in China are forced to give up their own daughters.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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As for the new tunnel, slim it down by dispensing with outmoded technology that the rest of the world has abandoned like bench walls and, most critically, change the alignment of the tunnel.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Destined for the landfill after a few years of dispensing mediocre coffee.—
Michael J. Coren,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The new owners are in the process of implementing a range of sustainability initiatives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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To be clear, the question was about AI’s impact generally, and not just from implementing it in the workplace.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Feb. 2026
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And for supervising sound editor Al Nelson, now Oscar-nominated for his work on the film, that meant getting up close and personal to the powerful cars whizzing around corners on the tracks.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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These workers keep companies running smoothly, often supervising multiple teams, the report says.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Defenseman Noah Hanifin added another when his shot got through Mads Sogaard and trickled over the goal line a bit later, providing some breathing room that proved necessary.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Some even attract animals and rodents by providing them with shelter.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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That was far-right Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir’s first full year overseeing the police.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Border security is not the mission of the GLO, and using this office for that purpose distracts from its core responsibilities, managing public land, supporting public education, assisting veterans, and overseeing disaster recovery.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Administering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administering. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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