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
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.
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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
Most of that increase was driven by huge increases among Trump voters, 93 percent of whom said the elections were run and administrated somewhat or very well, compared with 21 percent who said so four years ago.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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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
Most of that increase was driven by huge increases among Trump voters, 93 percent of whom said the elections were run and administrated somewhat or very well, compared with 21 percent who said so four years ago.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yet Iran has still managed to halt the flow of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for about a fifth of the world’s oil.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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But for those who qualify, the long-term tax-free growth and withdrawal flexibility typically outweigh the absence of an immediate deduction — especially for someone already managing a complex retirement income picture.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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The film now joins the Criterion Collection in a new digital restoration supervised by Littman.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota’s healthcare system is supervised by the state but delivered at the local level by the state’s 87 counties.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cossey will lead the district’s technology services team and oversee systems that support instruction, communication, data security, and operational efficiency across the district, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The wait times and pay changes are a result of a partial shutdown that began in mid-February after Congress failed to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees TSA.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a letter to Newsom in June, commission Vice Chair Siva Gunda said the main factors driving refinery closures were falling demand for gasoline, increasing competition from global consolidation, aging infrastructure requiring significant maintenance, and a high cost of operating.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The armature around the scenes—cameras and mikes and props, along with the people who operate and manage them—adds to the austere, theatrical atmosphere.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lot of science behind this practice, but to put it simply, baking in a water bath regulates and moderates the temperature of the baked good, encouraging an even bake.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Probiotics have become a buzzword in grocery aisles and on social media, in part because of a growing body of research highlighting the importance of a healthy gut microbiome – the body’s vast ecosystem of bacteria and other microbes that helps regulate digestion, metabolism and immune function.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Potential battlefield roles include surveillance, logistics support, and handling hazardous materials during military missions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Republicans, who control half of the Minnesota House, pointed out that DHS failed to detect fraud for years.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Inside the cabin, the Ti3 integrates electronically controlled seating systems designed for ergonomic customization.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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According to Ukraine’s state news agency United24, the country conducted thousands of robotic operations in January alone, most focused on logistics such as delivering ammunition, weapons, and supplies to frontline troops, reports Futurism.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kyle Kirkwood won the race, conducted through the entertainment district around Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Administrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrate. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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