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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
Additionally, the department licenses and regulates insurance companies operating in Arkansas, administers the state government's workers' compensation program, provides Medicare counseling to senior citizens, and investigates consumer complaints and insurance fraud.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Nearly 39% of recipients are children and adolescents under 18, according to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers the program.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Food Bucks Now is provided by Arizona nonprofit Pinnacle Prevention, which also administers Double Up Arizona, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Economic Security, according to the website.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
World Liberty's flagship crypto coin runs on a crypto exchange that Binance quietly administers, the Journal also reported.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Radiation therapy administers high-dose energy beams to kill cancer cells.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 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
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
Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Nearly 39% of recipients are children and adolescents under 18, according to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), which administers the program.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Food Bucks Now is provided by Arizona nonprofit Pinnacle Prevention, which also administers Double Up Arizona, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Economic Security, according to the website.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
World Liberty's flagship crypto coin runs on a crypto exchange that Binance quietly administers, the Journal also reported.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Radiation therapy administers high-dose energy beams to kill cancer cells.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administers
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The lid distributes the heat evenly while collecting steam that drips back onto the turkey for a flavorful, juicy finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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D’Amato says the Greater Boston Food Bank, which distributes resources to pantries across Massachusetts, is continuously assessing its stockpiles and the needs of its partners amid this fraught time.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The courseware grading system enforces the use of an unambiguous grading rubric, which furthers the bureaucratization of classroom life that helped to amplify grade inflation in the first place.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The South Asian archipelago, which has a population of over half a million, already enforces a complete ban on vapes and electronic cigarettes — regardless of age — in an effort to cut down on smoking across the country.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
4 Nov. 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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Ellis ‘dispenses justice with patience and firmness’ As a judge, Ellis has ruled on a wide range of issues, from public health to voter registration records.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS' more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other pharmacy services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Starting this morning, travelers across the United States are facing unprecedented flight disruptions as the Federal Aviation Administration implements emergency reductions at 40 major airports nationwide.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beyond costs, Rick implements visibility across other fronts as well.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a Republican-majority House, Calvert has significant influence as chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees Pentagon spending.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exploitation of the Studio TF1 library titles is done is in unison with the group’s cinema production division led by Nathalie Toulza Madar, which also oversees the catalog and restorations.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The company, which provides infrastructure for AI, reported revenue that more than doubled from a year earlier, beating analyst expectations.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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In addition, Blaze Pizza will donate $1 from every pizza sold that day to Folds of Honor, which provides educational scholarships to military families.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her firm manages several ETFs with exposure to the technology sector, including the SPDR NYSE Technology ETF, which has gained 38% so far this year as of Friday’s close.—
Blair Bao,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The National Film Development Corporation, established in 1975, manages the Waves Film Bazaar, connecting Indian creators with global markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Administers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administers. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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