administrated

verb

past tense of administrate
as in operated
to look after and make decisions about they're looking for someone to administrate the new division

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administrated
  1. operated
  2. managed
  3. supervised
  4. controlled
  5. conducted
  6. regulated
  7. handled
  8. oversaw
Verb
  • The answers depend on how services are operated and the commitments companies are prepared to make.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The affected rail line, used by trains operated by Metrolink and Amtrak that connect Orange County to San Diego and offer picturesque ocean views, has long been threatened by coastal erosion.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of operated
Verb
  • At a news conference Monday, the country’s director of public security, Obeidallah Maaytah, said that law enforcement tracked down the individuals involved in that attack and, after a shootout, managed to arrest them and seize their weapons.
    — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In contrast, participants who kept training just once or twice a week managed to hold onto a significant portion of their blood pressure reductions.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of managed
Verb
  • Englert also supervised the stunning cinematography, and one marvels at how this often silly film looks so smart.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
  • At the time of his arrest, McQuay supervised about 15 officers assigned to a patrol unit in Fresno’s northeast policing district.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of supervised
Verb
  • Flipping the House, controlled by an even narrower GOP margin, is considered a more realistic outcome.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Now that the family understands that most of the assets will go to a foundation that will largely be controlled by the grandchildren, everyone involved can begin training the young people for their new roles.
    — Christina Wing, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of controlled
Verb
  • Shortly after the vote, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, Bass’ rival for mayor, appeared with city Controller Kenneth Mejia in front of the downtown DWP building to reiterate her own call for an audit — one conducted by the controller’s office.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Other recent polls conducted by SurveyUSA, TrueDot and ActiVote have found Becerra leads by at least 20 points.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of conducted
Verb
  • Space companies are regulated primarily by the FCC, which governs technologies used by satellites.
    — Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Supporters of the bans say such rifles were designed for military use, are too dangerous for civilians and should be regulated like machine guns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of regulated
Verb
  • The second-year fifth-round pick started at the MIKE spot and handled green-dot responsibilities on his way to recording six tackles and being active throughout the night.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Resolution is often a complex legal and financial negotiation, best handled by experienced advisors who understand creditor behavior.
    — Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of handled
Verb
  • The arrival came after Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who also oversaw proceedings against the senator’s father, gave Flávio Bolsonaro 24 hours on Monday to surrender his passports and barred him from leaving Brazil.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Alvin Hellerstein, a federal judge who for decades oversaw some of the country's most high-profile cases, counting among his defendants presidents and CEOs, has died, a spokesperson for the Southern District of New York confirmed Wednesday.
    — Graham Kates, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of oversaw
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