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
Shoemaker’s case is one of a flood of complaints tied to TRICARE’s transition to TriWest, which is now responsible for administering military health benefits in more than half the country under a nine-year contract worth about $65 billion.
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Jason Kane, NBC news, 6 May 2026
The Boys uncover evidence that Vought has been covertly administering the performance-enhancing chemical mixture called Compound V to newborns to manufacture Supes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Authorities said Becerra was also administering vaccines, ABC 30 reported, though investigators have not said where the medications were obtained.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
The secretary of state plays a central role in administering statewide elections, providing voters with information about ballot measures and statewide candidates as well as overseeing campaign financing and lobbying activity.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
These differences reflect uncertainty about the size of the tax base, the challenges of administering the tax, and how buyers and sellers will respond.
—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
Jason Kane, NBC news, 6 May 2026
The Boys uncover evidence that Vought has been covertly administering the performance-enhancing chemical mixture called Compound V to newborns to manufacture Supes.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Authorities said Becerra was also administering vaccines, ABC 30 reported, though investigators have not said where the medications were obtained.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
The secretary of state plays a central role in administering statewide elections, providing voters with information about ballot measures and statewide candidates as well as overseeing campaign financing and lobbying activity.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
These differences reflect uncertainty about the size of the tax base, the challenges of administering the tax, and how buyers and sellers will respond.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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Instead of distributing the same braking pressure across all four wheels, the software continuously adjusts force at every corner of the vehicle.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Valero, a multinational energy corporation with 15 refineries across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, has flexibility in sourcing crude, refining products and distributing fuel.—
Robert Romano,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Second, hold the insurance industry accountable by rigorously enforcing state law and demanding transparency.—
Ben Allen,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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As of May 1, 2026, Nebraska is enforcing new federal work requirements eight months ahead of the national deadline, and what’s happening there right now is a preview of what 43 other states must implement by January 1, 2027.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Spectra has been involved in the downtown Hartford apartment market for more than a decade, developing or managing more than 700 units.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The poll finds Trump is also underwater on managing every issue measured, as two-thirds of Americans say the country is headed in the wrong direction and Democrats' midterm lead over Republicans has increased slightly to 5 points.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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But the appeals court blocked that ruling and said the in-person dispensing requirement should return while Louisiana appeals the judge’s decision.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Those actions included allowing mifepristone to be taken later into a pregnancy, expanding the healthcare workers who can prescribe it and lifting an in-person dispensing requirement to allow the drug to be sent through the mail.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Facility leadership also discouraged staff from documenting safety concerns in writing and dismissed any concerns rather than implementing corrective action, according to the lawsuit.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is also implementing a burn ban to reduce wildfire risk.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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There is no minimum height to ride, though riders under 46 inches must ride with a supervising companion, according to the park.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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At the end of April, a statement attributed to Khamenei indicated Iran would create the mechanism to supervising traffic at the waterway.—
Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Ahead, experts share fruit trees that can thrive in patio environments, providing both delicious fruit and beautiful aesthetics.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Each month, those investors also receive a small gift from the store as a thank you, providing a sample of the goods the Clarks sell.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Officials with the Interior Department apparently asked the NFL team’s charitable foundation last month about overseeing Langston Golf Course in Northeast Washington, as the golf course is less than a mile from the team’s future home at the former RFK Stadium site.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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During this period members of her party sought to remove the attorney general overseeing the investigation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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“Administering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administering. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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