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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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
These differences reflect uncertainty about the size of the tax base, the challenges of administering the tax, and how buyers and sellers will respond.
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Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
School districts throughout Pennsylvania experienced hiccups while administering the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment exams on April 21, 2026.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Access Advance and Velos Media are the only non-licensor entities administering HEVC patent licenses in the US.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
The Board of Equalization today oversees the state’s 58 county assessors, assesses the property of railroads and certain utilities, collects alcoholic beverage tax and plays a part in administering taxes on insurers.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Under federal law, all applications for new active ingredients, new dosage instructions or new ways of administering medication must typically include a safety and effectiveness assessment if the product in question is to be used by pediatric patients.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
One way Peter taught photography was by administering a test in his loft.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Five of Myka's bridesmaids — who are all nurses — and her aunt, Rezen Mae La Viña, also a nurse, helped care for her, administering an IV to rehydrate her before the ceremony.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Witnesses also don’t know at which precise moment the injections begin and those administering the injections are in a separate room.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
School districts throughout Pennsylvania experienced hiccups while administering the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment exams on April 21, 2026.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Access Advance and Velos Media are the only non-licensor entities administering HEVC patent licenses in the US.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
The Board of Equalization today oversees the state’s 58 county assessors, assesses the property of railroads and certain utilities, collects alcoholic beverage tax and plays a part in administering taxes on insurers.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Under federal law, all applications for new active ingredients, new dosage instructions or new ways of administering medication must typically include a safety and effectiveness assessment if the product in question is to be used by pediatric patients.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
One way Peter taught photography was by administering a test in his loft.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Five of Myka's bridesmaids — who are all nurses — and her aunt, Rezen Mae La Viña, also a nurse, helped care for her, administering an IV to rehydrate her before the ceremony.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Witnesses also don’t know at which precise moment the injections begin and those administering the injections are in a separate room.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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Iranian banks started distributing a 10-million rial bill last month, the largest denomination note in its history, as authorities sought to contain inflation and meet demands for hard cash.—
Anniek Bao,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Remote power panels are next in line, distributing power to smaller sets of racks.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Notably, the current administration has also made enforcing Students for Fair Admissions’ prohibition on discrimination in education a high priority.—
Alison Somin,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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In many mining districts, criminal organizations effectively govern territory, controlling entry, resolving disputes and enforcing authority through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Despite Magic guard Desmond Bane, clearly under the weather, struggling from beyond the arc but still managing to contribute 17 points.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Vellimalar, a social worker and managing trustee of the company, works with as many as 500 women farmers in the region, explaining government policies, assisting them with loans, and providing farming assistance.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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The trailer then came apart, dispensing much of the cargo of iced tea beverages on the road, as the truck bounced off the wall and across the other lane of traffic into and through the guardrail.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the Chicago area, Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes screens, tests and processes donated milk before dispensing it to hospitals.—
Alexander Crider,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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As mayor, Tubbs garnered national attention by implementing a Universal Basic Income pilot program that gave $500 a month to 125 residents of Stockton.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Wu administration representatives said at the day’s hearing that the new approach to street redesign and implementing projects is informed by community feedback.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Chavez, a 78-year-old retiree who worked as a foreman supervising construction at the site, also disappeared in May 2025, according to Los Alamos police.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Goldwyn served as writer and supervising producer on Emily in Paris, and writer on SMILF and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, among others.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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While companies are recognizing the importance of unpaid care, providing some benefits, the weight of unpaid care will increase unless the labor supply is replenished, Nestler said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The goal was to stimulate economic development and job creation in distressed areas around the country by providing tax incentives to investors who would back the projects.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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That included a new pair of coordinators — Chris Marve, the defensive boss, and Brennan Marion, who’s overseeing the offense.—
Pat Graham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a powerful figure within Iran’s political system, is heading the team and is overseeing the overall direction of the negotiations.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Administering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administering. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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