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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 Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation (MHIC) administers the Boston Acquisition Fund, which is backed by an affiliation of public agencies, hospitals and philanthropic organizations.
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Among other requests, the California Student Aid Commission — the agency that administers financial aid programs for college and university students — asked California’s final budget for $503,000 for its information technology needs.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The National Park Service, which administers the site in coordination with the Navy, told AP it was not involved in Patel’s swim and declined to comment on the excursion.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The third-party certifying body administers random testing throughout the growing process and tests each product that arrives at the company’s New Jersey warehouse before it is released to stores, according to the website.
—Itzel Luna, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Multiple sources confirmed that the administration has asked the ride-share giant — which administers the Citi Bike program for the city — not to roll out a system that would, in part, utilize facial-recognition technology to ensure riders are above the minimum age of 16.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
The treasurer administers critical wealth-building programs like CalSavers, CalKIDS, ScholarShare 529 and CalABLE.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), which administers the Istanbul Biennial, has tapped artist and curator Liu Ding and art historian Carol Yinghua Lu to lead the nineteenth edition, set to run from September 18 through November 14, 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
The company launched in 2015 with licensing for 500 HEVC patents and currently administers licenses for almost 29,000.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Among other requests, the California Student Aid Commission — the agency that administers financial aid programs for college and university students — asked California’s final budget for $503,000 for its information technology needs.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The National Park Service, which administers the site in coordination with the Navy, told AP it was not involved in Patel’s swim and declined to comment on the excursion.
—Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The third-party certifying body administers random testing throughout the growing process and tests each product that arrives at the company’s New Jersey warehouse before it is released to stores, according to the website.
—Itzel Luna, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Multiple sources confirmed that the administration has asked the ride-share giant — which administers the Citi Bike program for the city — not to roll out a system that would, in part, utilize facial-recognition technology to ensure riders are above the minimum age of 16.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
The treasurer administers critical wealth-building programs like CalSavers, CalKIDS, ScholarShare 529 and CalABLE.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), which administers the Istanbul Biennial, has tapped artist and curator Liu Ding and art historian Carol Yinghua Lu to lead the nineteenth edition, set to run from September 18 through November 14, 2027.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
The company launched in 2015 with licensing for 500 HEVC patents and currently administers licenses for almost 29,000.
—ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administers
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Gas and diesel taxes contribute 83 percent of the approximately $64 billion that the Highway Trust Fund distributes every year.—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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On the other side, a Quaker distributes tomahawks to Indigenous men from a barrel marked IP (Israel Pemberton).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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How geography shapes South Pacific eco-tourism The yield model works in the South Pacific partly because geography enforces it.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 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,
16 May 2026
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Milshtein previously served as adviser to COGAT, which supervises civilian policy in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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As chief of patrol, Hein supervises the most visible aspects of the Police Department that define its image in the minds of most Chicagoans, including emergency response, crisis intervention, traffic control, routine patrol and community policing efforts.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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This Oxo dish brush features a handle that dispenses soap at the push of a button.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS’ more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The coachable executor listens carefully, implements recommendations, seeks feedback, learns quickly and doesn’t let ego override strategy.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Chelsea’s stable of wingers may be less confident of their future prospects if Alonso implements his Leverkusen system.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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As the bar’s master mixologist and head chef, Momosé oversees all aspects of Kumiko, including regularly checking in with her employees.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The three-member commission oversees the state’s oil and gas industry.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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Instability, such as a moist, warm environment that provides the ingredients for a thunderstorm, and wind shear.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The result is a flattering second-skin finish that provides hydration without feeling greasy or heavy.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Shange’s rainbow assemblage manages to be confrontational and conciliatory through a confessional accumulation that collapses poetry, movement, and ritual into a single and ever-changing event.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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One student, a behavioral neuroscience major, manages two jobs while pursuing a full course load.—
Marvin Krislov,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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