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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
Radiation therapy administers high-dose energy beams to kill cancer cells.
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
The Palestinian Authority partially administers the West Bank, while rival group Hamas has controlled Gaza.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
These statistics are based on answers to questions the USDA adds to the Current Population Survey, which the Census Bureau administers every December.
—Tracy Roof, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has hosted the iconic star ceremonies for decades.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
As judge, a position that also administers county finances, Skeet had overseen a remarkable period of development.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
About a third of Polis’ recent midyear cuts and cash sweeps hit the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, which administers Medicaid in Colorado.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
The department administers 13 grant programs, including initiatives focused on produce safety, specialty crops, forestry and emergency food assistance.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The Palestinian Authority currently administers parts of the West Bank under the Oslo Accords, but its authority is limited.
—Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
The Palestinian Authority partially administers the West Bank, while rival group Hamas has controlled Gaza.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
These statistics are based on answers to questions the USDA adds to the Current Population Survey, which the Census Bureau administers every December.
—Tracy Roof, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has hosted the iconic star ceremonies for decades.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
As judge, a position that also administers county finances, Skeet had overseen a remarkable period of development.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
About a third of Polis’ recent midyear cuts and cash sweeps hit the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, which administers Medicaid in Colorado.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
The department administers 13 grant programs, including initiatives focused on produce safety, specialty crops, forestry and emergency food assistance.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
The Palestinian Authority currently administers parts of the West Bank under the Oslo Accords, but its authority is limited.
—Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administers
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The heat from the dryer activates a special coating on the sheets that distributes throughout the load, creating a soft, smooth surface.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Because Black Sheep distributes eggs to both wholesalers and retailers, some of the eggs may have been rebranded with different packaging by other companies.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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In his remarks, Chairman Atkins continued to signal a shift from certain practices of the prior administration and an emphasis on an Enforcement Division that enforces the federal securities laws with fairness and transparency.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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In general, the European Union enforces stricter regulations on chemicals, but even so, many of those rules apply to industrial applications and not textiles.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The elegant, sculptural jar is refillable and quickly dispenses a dose with a small press, making for a truly sensorial pre-bed ritual.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Here, Rodon impressively dispenses with both Truffert and Tyler Adams to free himself for the incoming corner.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the library learns more about the situation and implements a contingency plan, customer wait times may increase for new and popular titles.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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All workers except a small number of top officials are being fired at the office that implements the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a federal law that ensures millions of students with disabilities get support from their schools, the union said.—
Collin Binkley,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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Edward Glazer is the co-chairman of the Bucs and oversees real estate acquisitions for the family company, First Allied Corporation, according to Forbes.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The additions came about following proposals that were made to the organization’s board of governors’ Equity and Inclusion Committee — which oversees all of the Affinity Groups, and which is currently chaired by the actor Lou Diamond Phillips — and ultimately approved by the full board.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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For the military, generating water from thin air provides a very significant strategic advantage.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Of the varieties of beans available, a half-cup serving typically provides 5 to 10 grams (g) of protein.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Arkansas Department of Human Services oversees SNAP, and the Arkansas Department of Health manages WIC.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The teenager manages to skip around Carreras’ challenge, but the defensive pressure means Yamal runs straight into Orkun Kokcu’s tackle.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Administers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administers. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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