as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
they're looking for someone to administrate the new division
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Recent Examples of administrate
Jordan, which administrates the holy site, and Saudi Arabia also condemned Ben Gvir’s actions.
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Dana Karni, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
The data is derived from Ch. 7 cases where Stretto's software is being used to administrate and represents about 50% of the overall Ch. 7 market.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,hugh Son, CNBC, 19 June 2025
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a sedative that, when administrated by healthcare professionals, can help patients stay comfortable during routine medical procedures, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 22 May 2025
Turkey is the only country that recognizes the breakaway Turkish Republic of North Cyprus, which administrates one-third of the island and has long deployed approximately 35,000 troops there.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Dana Karni, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
The data is derived from Ch. 7 cases where Stretto's software is being used to administrate and represents about 50% of the overall Ch. 7 market.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,hugh Son, CNBC, 19 June 2025
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a sedative that, when administrated by healthcare professionals, can help patients stay comfortable during routine medical procedures, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 22 May 2025
Turkey is the only country that recognizes the breakaway Turkish Republic of North Cyprus, which administrates one-third of the island and has long deployed approximately 35,000 troops there.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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That was all Philadelphia managed against Imanaga, who shut them down for the second time in a week.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tim Evans | Reuters UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings that topped estimates and hiked its 2026 profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and streamlines its operations.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chavez, a 78-year-old retiree who worked as a foreman supervising construction at the site, also disappeared in May 2025, according to Los Alamos police.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Goldwyn served as writer and supervising producer on Emily in Paris, and writer on SMILF and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, among others.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The agency has floated the idea of transitioning special-education services to Health and Human Services—the department, McMahon pointed out, that oversaw special education before Ed existed.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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If passed, the bill could let some beach cities and counties, not the Coastal Commission, oversee development of certain housing projects, as well as efforts to create new or improved bike lanes, outdoor dining expansions and temporary street uses connected to big events, such as the 2028 Olympics.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The tactics are commonly associated with South American theft groups known for operating across state lines and moving quickly from one community to another.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Those higher-speed devices would be treated more like motor vehicles, and riders would be barred from operating those higher-speed devices above 28 mph in bike lanes, paths and similar spaces.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Defense attorneys will likely argue that the explosion was a tragic accident, but was unintended — even if the defendants broke rules meant to regulate the sale and storage of fireworks, Parisi said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The appropriate remedy is congressional overruling of the Marquette case so as to allow the states to regulate loans to their own citizens.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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My father taught me to burn disks, to back up files, and to discharge static electricity before handling a computer’s delicate innards.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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In February, an official wrote in a court filing that more than 40% of the lawyers who handle appeals in tax cases had retired, resigned, or been temporarily transferred over the previous year.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Faster response from above The drone is controlled by a pilot at the department and can often get to a call before officers on the ground.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Ainsley Zibrida netted a hat trick and dished four assists, while Reese Jefferson scored four goals and dished an assist while controlling two draws as Dighton-Rehoboth (4-1) defeated Greater New Bedford 16-1 in the South Coast Conference.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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The legislative auditor raised additional concerns about oversight, missing progress reports, site visits that may never have been conducted and, in some cases, payments that were made to providers before their grant agreement was even finalized.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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The foundational workshop, conducted in Mandarin and Cantonese, will teach and train Chinese American community members ages 18 and older residing in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and connect individuals to help.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Administrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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