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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
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, which administers the funds, has received the money and expects to distribute it this year, said agency spokesperson Willie Rudman.
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Calmatters, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
With the agreement, the company now owns and administers Big Yellow Dog’s catalog of songs and serves as full-service publisher for its roster of songwriters.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
The comptroller’s office administers the program and contracts with private companies to manage benefits.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Still, advocates like Evelio Torres, CEO of Miami-Dade’s Early Learning Coalition, which administers School Readiness funds locally, celebrated the change.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The department said Minnesota and most other states also pay subsidies to childcare providers directly, while Wisconsin administers Wisconsin Shares vouchers to families through EBT cards.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
According to FilmLA, the nonprofit organization that administers film permits in Los Angeles, 2025 was actually the city’s second-worst year, after 2020, in terms of the number of local shoot days for films, TV shows, commercials and other productions.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
The mayor-elect will be surrounded by his family at the private ceremony as New York Attorney General Letitia James administers the oath of office.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
The California Highway Patrol administers the statewide alert system, which uses cellphone alerts, freeway message signs and broadcast media to rapidly share information with the public.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Calmatters, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
With the agreement, the company now owns and administers Big Yellow Dog’s catalog of songs and serves as full-service publisher for its roster of songwriters.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
The comptroller’s office administers the program and contracts with private companies to manage benefits.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Still, advocates like Evelio Torres, CEO of Miami-Dade’s Early Learning Coalition, which administers School Readiness funds locally, celebrated the change.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The department said Minnesota and most other states also pay subsidies to childcare providers directly, while Wisconsin administers Wisconsin Shares vouchers to families through EBT cards.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
According to FilmLA, the nonprofit organization that administers film permits in Los Angeles, 2025 was actually the city’s second-worst year, after 2020, in terms of the number of local shoot days for films, TV shows, commercials and other productions.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
The mayor-elect will be surrounded by his family at the private ceremony as New York Attorney General Letitia James administers the oath of office.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
The California Highway Patrol administers the statewide alert system, which uses cellphone alerts, freeway message signs and broadcast media to rapidly share information with the public.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administers
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The Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County — one of multiple workforce boards statewide that distributes this funding on behalf of the Texas Workforce Commission — shared Friday that subsidy payments are expected to be issued as normal, which is every two weeks.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2026
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The report also notes the federal government’s new five-year Rural Health Transformation Program, which distributes $50 million in funding to states.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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In Kansas City, the city’s health department enforces the food code, while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Sirius Dog Sled Patrol, an elite Danish naval unit that conducts long-range reconnaissance and enforces Danish sovereignty in the Arctic wilderness, is also stationed in Greenland.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The position directly supervises all parole agent specialists and parole agent supervisors assigned to the Division of Training Unit.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Holdovers Set in 1970s New England, The Holdovers follows a cranky prep school teacher (Paul Giamatti) who reluctantly supervises students stuck on campus over Christmas break.—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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There may come a time when the administration dispenses with offering an explanation at all.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sol de Janeiro’s body lotion comes with a convenient pump that quickly dispenses the lotion so my skin can reap the benefits of the formula.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some Democratic lawmakers in Washington have recommended that app stores suspend the AI tool, at least until Musk implements major changes.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Each diffuser implements innovative dry air technology that freshens approximately 800 square feet, and each cartridge lasts approximately 300 hours.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Naturally, Rue is captured by Laurie again, only to later become a bargaining chip in an exchange with another nefarious figure (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) who apparently oversees some kind of escorting empire.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2026
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The city is responsible for negotiating its public servants’ health insurance contracts, and the board oversees that relationship.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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With all that protective cushioning, the Active5K sneaker also provides an extra boost of height.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Designed to keep you warm and cozy during cold temperatures, this fuzzy shearling layer manages to stay stylish with the help of a polished trim and chic gold buttons.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Chef David Richter cooks with confidence and restraint (his mole is the real deal); co-owner Jessica Richter manages the dining room.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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