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 The scandal saw funds for the child nutrition program syphoned off by some of those meant to be administering the funds, including Somali Americans. — Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026 In that case, prosecutors say Morrow performed multiple procedures she was not licensed to perform, including administering medication, inserting a catheter, and performing a manual uterine procedure. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026 Florida carried out a record-tying 19th execution of the year in an unusual instance of three states administering the death penalty on the same day. — David Fischer, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 Many are still administering portfolios and collecting fees, with little prospect of returning meaningful capital to LPs or raising a successor fund. — Ivan Nikkhoo, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026 The secretary of state is in charge of administering statewide elections, providing information about ballot measures and candidates to voters, overseeing campaign finance and handling business licensing and filings. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 After Nicholas’ fiancée called for a doctor, two people who claimed to be physicians hopped in, taking turns administering CPR. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Officers immediately began administering lifesaving measures until East Windsor Ambulance personnel arrived at the scene and took over medical aid, according to police. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026 Chelation therapy involves the administration of administering specialized chemical agents that attach to the lead molecules in the bird’s blood and form a compound that is expelled, mostly via urine. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026

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The defense ministry faces difficult choices in distributing the existing systems with so many installations vulnerable to attack.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Its multi-barrel design distributes firing cycles across six barrels, supporting sustained firing while distributing heat and mechanical stress.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

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The city also plans to recover the costs of reviewing applications, processing permits and enforcing cannabis regulations.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Ideological court-packing The Supreme Court was enforcing that before mandatory retirements and resignations let DeSantis stack the judicial deck with right-wing ideologues.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of enforcing

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Take Michael Chaiken, a curator and archivist whose credits include managing Bob Dylan’s archives for six years.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
The Destination Stewardship Plan 2026–2030, meanwhile, shifts the focus from mainly growing tourism to managing its impact with protections for culture and the environment with a greater share flowing to island communities.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of managing

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Malta has more than 200 licensed community pharmacies, dispensing medical care alongside prescriptions, sunscreen, nail polish remover, a surprisingly robust collection of perfumes, and subpar dental floss.

— Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026
Some analysts say that has helped the company better align reimbursement with the cost of dispensing prescriptions and contributed to steadier profits.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

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Assessing security threats and implementing aviation security measures primarily falls to national authorities, working in coordination with airport operators, airlines and law enforcement.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Now, the commission is considering implementing additional rules for utility companies looking to underground powerlines.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of implementing

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Especially at small companies, managers are often tasked with supervising the hiring process on top of their regular duties.

— Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Valenti and Lovley, longtime developers who grew up and live in central Connecticut, aren’t interested in supervising construction or managing properties at the far ends of the state.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of supervising

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Broward's United Way eventually stepped in, providing Farthing with close to $10,000 and helping 20 other homeowners manage their debt.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Hours before the boat ride was to be refilled with water on Monday afternoon, Disneyland team members gave me a walkthrough, providing me with a rare peek behind the scenes.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

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Bönan is also overseeing the renovation of Kiton’s six-story townhouse and showroom on East 54th Street in New York, expected to be completed in 2027 to become a new flagship, flanking the existing unit on Madison Avenue.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Casting director Nina Gold is overseeing the search for the next 007.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026