1
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 Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has hosted the iconic star ceremonies for decades.
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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
In addition, the Office administers the DMCA designated agent directory and provides guidance on notice and counternotice procedures, group registration for short online works, and emerging policy issues, including copyright considerations related to artificial intelligence.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The Humane Society administers the fee schedule under its contract, and user fees must be approved by the City Council.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Reservoir currently administers the publishing catalogs of Snoop Dog and Joni Mitchell, among others, as well as the rights to songs by Sheryl Crow, the Isley Brothers, Offset, and Sonny Rollins.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
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
In addition, the Office administers the DMCA designated agent directory and provides guidance on notice and counternotice procedures, group registration for short online works, and emerging policy issues, including copyright considerations related to artificial intelligence.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The Humane Society administers the fee schedule under its contract, and user fees must be approved by the City Council.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Reservoir currently administers the publishing catalogs of Snoop Dog and Joni Mitchell, among others, as well as the rights to songs by Sheryl Crow, the Isley Brothers, Offset, and Sonny Rollins.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administers
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Mark Montefiore and Kara Haflidson are executive producers with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer for New Metric Media, which also distributes the series internationally.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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No matter how May distributes minutes, Michigan will have at least one elite rim protector on the floor.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The idea came from his frequent collaborator, director Christopher Nolan, who enforces a similar policy with his productions.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Consumers can also look for a fiduciary financial advisor with organizations such as the CFP Board, the organization that enforces the standards for certified financial planners, and NAPFA, a professional organization of fee-only, fiduciary advisors.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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The private firm, which Yu says had $20 million in revenue in 2024, provides consulting, supervises construction and drafts designs for urban landscapes around the world.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cucinelli supervises the company’s image and communication, especially through social platforms, and has greatly contributed to reach out to the younger generations.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 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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The more subtle Ted to Russ’ broader Jamie Tartt is Jake Hudson (Steve Zahn, delivering a better performance than the material deserves), a good but beleaguered head coach who dispenses avuncular advice.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Disney often implements price hikes in October; the company did so for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN in both 2023 and 2024.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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The hotel is free of single-use plastics and implements measures to save water.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Florida Division of Emergency Management oversees the site.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Ninth Circuit, which oversees Hawaii, held that the 2023 law is constitutional.—
Alyssa Kapasi,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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The former gives concrete structure to Trump’s older ideas to develop the Gaza Strip as a real estate venture; the latter provides a framework for an international military force that would police the strip for the foreseeable future.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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Powerback Rehabilitation, which provides services at Town Village retirement community in Leawood, challenged the broad religious exemption by suing the Kansas Department of Labor.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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That is precisely what this Million Dollar Lasagna manages to be.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mun-ju manages to get through to Kim, relaying to him that the payment on the submarine has been frozen.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Administers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administers. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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