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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
Christian schools and the students who attend them are, by far, the biggest beneficiaries, according to data from Step up for Students, a non-profit organization that administers most of the program.
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Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Connecticut administers some of the most expansive public benefit programs in the country.
—Timothy M. Herbst, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Outside of early childhood education initiatives through the public schools, there are 16,500 families currently waiting for child care subsidies that can be used at programs of their choosing, according to the Administration for Children’s Services, which administers the vouchers.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
That usually consists of one-time medical needs, not preventative care, said Tim McClain, a spokesperson for the county’s Health and Human Services Agency, which administers the program.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Related Stories Reps for the Rolling Stones and ABKCO, which owns and administers the group’s pre-1971 recordings, did not respond to Variety’s multiple requests for comment on Thursday, but the writer of the Guardian article confirmed the account and BCC’ed the rep, who did not respond.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
To extend his participation in the program, Jones will simply need to complete paperwork required by a board of trustees that administers the city’s police and fire pension plans.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the state’s wildlife species, administers the state’s hunting and fishing programs and operates 43 state parks and 350 state wildlife areas.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Jerusalem’s Islamic Waqf, the Jordanian religious authority that administers the compound, said there were 80,000 in attendance.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Connecticut administers some of the most expansive public benefit programs in the country.
—Timothy M. Herbst, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Outside of early childhood education initiatives through the public schools, there are 16,500 families currently waiting for child care subsidies that can be used at programs of their choosing, according to the Administration for Children’s Services, which administers the vouchers.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
That usually consists of one-time medical needs, not preventative care, said Tim McClain, a spokesperson for the county’s Health and Human Services Agency, which administers the program.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Related Stories Reps for the Rolling Stones and ABKCO, which owns and administers the group’s pre-1971 recordings, did not respond to Variety’s multiple requests for comment on Thursday, but the writer of the Guardian article confirmed the account and BCC’ed the rep, who did not respond.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
To extend his participation in the program, Jones will simply need to complete paperwork required by a board of trustees that administers the city’s police and fire pension plans.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the state’s wildlife species, administers the state’s hunting and fishing programs and operates 43 state parks and 350 state wildlife areas.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Jerusalem’s Islamic Waqf, the Jordanian religious authority that administers the compound, said there were 80,000 in attendance.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administers
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Royal Cup manufactures and distributes coffee and tea, and got an investment from Braemont Capital at the end of last year.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Another $4 million will go toward a program that distributes air purifiers capable of filtering hydrogen sulfide and other pollutants from the toxic cross-border flows.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Joseph is like the city (Los Angeles, not Hollywood), and the city enforces confidentiality, drive, wit, style and devotion often mistaken for diva-ism.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The attorney general’s office is a sprawling state agency that represents the state in civil litigation, enforces child support laws and provides influential legal advice to state agencies.—
Philip Jankowski
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which supervises the court, didn’t return a request for comment by press time.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Jack Lang had been summoned to report on Sunday to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research institution that promotes understanding of the Arab world.—
Reuters 13 hr ago,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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First seen at a night-club table of menacing lowlifes, Ida, whose mother tongue is Brooklynese, suddenly switches to a heavy British accent and dispenses a torrent of highly literary sarcasms.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the real issue isn’t advice itself, but rather the wisdom of whomever dispenses it—and finding them in the first place is harder to admitting someone else’s opinion just may be savvier than your own.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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And in October, JPMorgan’s CFO said managers have been told to avoid hiring people as the bank implements AI.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The new state officer program is run by the Center for Health Care Strategies, a nonprofit that designs and implements policies to improve health outcomes for people enrolled in Medicaid.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The popularity is partly due to how uniting the environment is, says Oly Innes, who oversees events and programming at Tryst Hospitality venues like The Abbey.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The winner in November will lead the state agency that oversees Texas' largest-in-the-nation farming and ranching industry.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Or, this versatile, lightweight neck pillow from Trtl is much less bulky than your average option but still provides support by keeping your neck upright while padding it.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bluehost provides a more streamlined, beginner-friendly experience owing to its Wondersuite website creation tools.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Administration, which manages state property and leases, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even the slice of cold, waxy cheese, mashed into a spoonful of tartare, manages to impart a sense of cohesion and even lusciousness.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Administers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administers. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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