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
According to Boy Scout leaders, the teens jumped into action and began helping fellow passengers by administering first aid and getting people out of the cars.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Who’s administering the IV, and what are their credentials?
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The solution is administering insulin and monitoring blood sugars.
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Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Abe Sutton, director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, which is administering the program, didn't comment on the rollout schedule.
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Darius Tahir,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Project 2025, a policy blueprint for the administration created by the Heritage Foundation, called for the elimination of the Education Department and for HHS to take over responsibilities for administering grants related to disability education.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
17 June 2026
So Congress has an explicit role in addition to states in administering elections, but the constitution itself doesn't give the president explicit authority to really be involved here.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Who’s administering the IV, and what are their credentials?
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The solution is administering insulin and monitoring blood sugars.
—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Abe Sutton, director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, which is administering the program, didn't comment on the rollout schedule.
—
Darius Tahir,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Project 2025, a policy blueprint for the administration created by the Heritage Foundation, called for the elimination of the Education Department and for HHS to take over responsibilities for administering grants related to disability education.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
17 June 2026
So Congress has an explicit role in addition to states in administering elections, but the constitution itself doesn't give the president explicit authority to really be involved here.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.
—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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Large volunteer service stations there feed pilgrims, Zaidi said, adding that distributing food and drink is one of the most universal practices.
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So far, experts in extremism have tracked Young Columbia members' activity in Wisconsin and Illinois, where young women have been documented distributing propaganda and meeting up with male Youth Club members.
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One year ago today, New York signed the Fashion Workers Act into law, legislating access to workplace protection for models, and enforcing tighter regulation policies for the management companies that represent them.
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In response to questions about enforcement priorities and recent courthouse arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, a spokesperson for DHS said the agents are focused on enforcing federal immigration law and removing individuals who pose public safety threats.
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Cruise lines are constantly managing a shifting inventory of cabin categories right up until embarkation day.
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The lack of Navy interest in managing NAVFAC leads, at best, to a leisurely approach to getting anything done.
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By dispensing with sons and lovers, the tribe of sexless females would double its rate of reproduction and so, quite quickly, take over.
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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.
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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However, the report alleges there have been delays in implementing some of the intervention policies, and decries the wellness program's staffing shortage.
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As the investigation continues, authorities are using the tragedy to urge parents to prioritize water safety by supervising young children, learning CPR and keeping emergency equipment on hand.
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Mark Montefiore is executive producer, with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer and Logan Midroni as producer for New Metric Media.
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Looking for a silver lining Some analysts fear that the friction over the 250th celebrations, especially the national ones, may end up reinforcing the nation's bitter divide rather than providing a respite from it.
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It is credited with being the first system to capture images of collision between large astronomical objects and providing strong proof on the road to confirming that supermassive black holes exist.
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Keeler is one of the scientists overseeing the study.
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Burnham has led the Greater Manchester region since 2017, overseeing rapid regeneration for the city where the Industrial Revolution was forged.
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