ADMINISTERING Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

administering

verb

present participle of administer

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 changed after an impromptu date night with her fiancé ended with firefighters administering oxygen, an ambulance ride and the first EpiPen of her life. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 The California Department of Health Care Services, which is the agency responsible for administering the state’s Medicaid program, did not immediately respond to the USA TODAY Network’s request for comment. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 21 July 2026 Another count alleges that school officials violated Zohfeld’s 14th Amendment rights as a parent by administering medical intervention to a minor without Zohfeld’s knowledge or consent. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 In addition to administering the toxic combination of medications, Hemphill failed to recognize and treat signs of respiratory distress, and administered the incorrect reversal medication for the kind of drug the girl had been given, Spragins wrote. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Euthanasia involves a doctor or other health care professional administering a lethal injection at the patient’s request. — ABC News, 15 July 2026 One Olympic swimming team in the nineteen-seventies is said to have considered administering helium enemas, for buoyancy. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Despite the campaign’s talk of schools and food assistance, fully 90% of the money goes to health care — the education and food assistance account splits the remaining 10%, which also has to cover the cost of administering the tax itself. — Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 States, including Arkansas, are about to take on a large part of the incredible financial responsibility for administering SNAP, along with a significant portion of the program's benefit costs. — Arkansas Online, 10 July 2026

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In the nation’s capital, DC Health is distributing masks to government personnel working outside, the department told CNN on Friday.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
In a news release, McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese discussed the mortal dangers of distributing fentanyl in the community.

— Ceci Urbanski, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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In April, Congress gave DHS $20 million to outfit body cameras for personnel enforcing immigration law – after the agency scored billions more in funds last year.

— Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
Although attendees represented a wide variety of job functions, most work in areas such as moderating online communities, developing and enforcing platform safety policies, combating fraud and abuse and protecting children online.

— Larry Magid, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

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Prep Baseball Report, a group based in Indiana, and Homefield’s baseball teams, would continue managing and utilizing the property under the 20-year lease term with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and KCK.

— Sofi Zeman July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
The trailer relies on a hitch coupler force sensor to provide continuous feedback on the pull on the tow vehicle, managing the trailer's movement by increasing motor output or applying the electro-mechanical brakes located at all four wheels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026

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Financial advisers aren't just dispensing help on investments and padding a nest egg anymore.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 18 July 2026
After the abuses of Watergate, DOJ refashioned itself to resist political interference by the White House in the name of dispensing impartial justice.

— Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

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Diego Amson, Brad Tiemann and Joe Awgul serve as co-exec producers, Margaret Morales is supervising producer and Benjamin Hurvitz and Melissa Tallerine exec produce for MTV.

— Peter White, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Officers are working to gather information regarding the circumstances that may have led up to the crash, including who was supervising the children.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

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As a public benefit corporation, PayJoy funds loans through its Asset Fund, prioritizing customer well-being by providing crucial financial access beyond conventional banking.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Natural reefs are made of rocks, small organisms or coral along the ocean floor providing shelter to marine animals, according to National Geographic.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

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According to a presentation, the project team overseeing the study observed parking during four periods in early July.

— DJ Simmons July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Leribault took over as director last year after his predecessor resigned following the October heist and is now overseeing a $1 billion renovation of the historic museum.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026