ADMINISTERS Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

administers

verb

present tense third-person singular of administer

as in distributes

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules

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as in enforces

to carry out effectively local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered

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as in supervises

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 administers The California Department of Social Services, the agency that administers the CalFresh dollars, said in June that about 665,000 state residents are in jeopardy of losing their benefits due to new work requirements. — Lizzie Kane july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 Mubadala Capital currently manages, advises, and administers more than $600 billion in assets and has offices in Abu Dhabi, New York, London, San Francisco, and Rio de Janeiro. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026 For years, Governor Ron DeSantis has fought the College Board, the group that administers the AP test, over how its standardized tests portray many things, including race and gender but also the motivations of the Founding Fathers. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 In its present form, the FTC enforces and administers some 80 statutes, which cover almost every facet of our Nation’s economy. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2026 The Bureau of Industry and Security administers the list. — Paul Baier, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Correctional Health Services, which administers addiction treatment programs in the jails, said more efforts are needed to prevent drugs from getting into the facilities. — Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 In Massachusetts, for example, the share of SNAP applicants who called an assistance line and couldn’t reach a worker rose from 61% in November to nearly 81% in March, according to the Department of Transitional Assistance, which administers SNAP in the state. — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 17 June 2026 Education is a local-level function and the federal department only administers roughly 10% of public school funds nationwide. — Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 16 June 2026

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Highline Warren manufactures and distributes aftermarket products for automotive maintenance.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
The cleats were purchased last year by Take to the Universe (TTU), a Japanese company that distributes beauty and wellness products in Japan and throughout Asia.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

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In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
The legislation enforces hospitality standards, safety requirements, and requires ships must report criminal activity to the closest FBI field office or international legal attaché office.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of enforces

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David Smith, who supervises the district’s aedes crew, said his team has received an increasing number of service requests for day-biting mosquitoes within the neighborhood.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
View on Spotify Randall Poster, Air Mail’s Music Editor, supervises the music in movies.

— Air Mail, Air Mail, 4 July 2026

Definition of supervises

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The foundation dispenses $350,000 to $500,000 a year, according to the family's attorney, Stephanie Johnson O’Day.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
According to a news release, Sibley entered into a collaborative agreement with pharmacist Josh Harrison at The Compounding Lab, which dispenses drugs for people and animals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026

Definition of dispenses

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His team implements a Feedback Mastery program to foster healthy conflict and psychological safety, and a universal Situational Leadership framework to enhance agility.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The law implements new regulations around AI uses in the state including chatbots and how minors use social media.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Definition of implements

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The ceremony begins with intention setting that provides a context for the physical treatment that will follow.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
That economic mobility is also why WeBuild is focused on homeownership and provides financial literacy classes.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of provides

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Until the grid manages load better, data centers curtail their own, or new supply comes online, calling on emergency power isn't the backup plan.

— Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The system manages formation spacing, navigation, and task allocation automatically, allowing crews to focus on tactical decisions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026