1
as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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2
as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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3
as in managing
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 administering
Witnesses also don’t know at which precise moment the injections begin and those administering the injections are in a separate room.
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The National Ocean Industries Association, which represents offshore developers, said that two separate -- yet overlapping -- government agencies responsible for administering the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act can understandably result in inconsistencies and delays.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Although Nevada regulators investigated and fined the health practitioners involved in administering the peptides, investigators weren’t able to determine the exact cause of the reaction.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
Essayli accused the state of doing no vetting or checking when administering hospice licenses.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The punishment stipulated under the new law is death by hanging, after the Israeli Medical Association's ethics board said last year that its members would be prohibited from administering lethal injections, according to Israeli media.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
The Texas Water Development Board is administering the state’s grant program.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
But administering those vaccines is a challenge — two doses are required at least a month apart.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Some countries have laws administering what critics believe are cruel punishments or place undue restrictions on women and minorities.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The National Ocean Industries Association, which represents offshore developers, said that two separate -- yet overlapping -- government agencies responsible for administering the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act can understandably result in inconsistencies and delays.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
Although Nevada regulators investigated and fined the health practitioners involved in administering the peptides, investigators weren’t able to determine the exact cause of the reaction.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 3 Apr. 2026
Essayli accused the state of doing no vetting or checking when administering hospice licenses.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The punishment stipulated under the new law is death by hanging, after the Israeli Medical Association's ethics board said last year that its members would be prohibited from administering lethal injections, according to Israeli media.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
The Texas Water Development Board is administering the state’s grant program.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
But administering those vaccines is a challenge — two doses are required at least a month apart.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Some countries have laws administering what critics believe are cruel punishments or place undue restrictions on women and minorities.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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Salvador Plasencia, a former physician, was sentenced in December to 30 months in prison for illegally distributing ketamine to Perry and his assistant.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In her plea agreement, Sangha admitted to knowingly distributing ketamine to Perry, whose struggles with drug addiction and numerous rehab visits were well documented.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Notably, the current administration has also made enforcing Students for Fair Admissions’ prohibition on discrimination in education a high priority.—
Alison Somin,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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In many mining districts, criminal organizations effectively govern territory, controlling entry, resolving disputes and enforcing authority through violence.—
Antonio MarÃa Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Number one, across the world, governments have pulled out of managing the economy, managing companies, and let the private sector do the job.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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At a dinner years ago, during his time managing a $1 billion mandate alongside JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs, Grantham was administered an elaborate personality test featuring animal avatars.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even though peptides can’t legally be used by compounders, many were dispensing the drugs because the FDA has been lax in enforcing its regulations.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
3 Apr. 2026
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The device will do the rest by dispensing the dyes in the right proportions in a bowl.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Attorney General's office is tasked with implementing the social media ban starting October 1, 2026.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yet as some employees drag their feet, researchers found the workers actively implementing AI into their workflows are getting ahead.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Snow remains out of custody on bail, with conditions that include a prohibition against supervising children other than her own.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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John Trefry is co-executive producer and Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora are supervising producers.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Americans had been providing direct military support in South Vietnam since 1954, the year the country was split in two, and the war, beginning with France’s fight to preserve its colony, had been going on since 1946.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their unique petal arrangements come in many colors, shapes, and sizes, providing a spectacular display from summer until the first autumn frost.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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That included a new pair of coordinators — Chris Marve, the defensive boss, and Brennan Marion, who’s overseeing the offense.—
Pat Graham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a powerful figure within Iran’s political system, is heading the team and is overseeing the overall direction of the negotiations.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Administering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administering. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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