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
And administering anti-venom can induce cardiac shock if it's not done correctly.
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Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
All of that will be entirely separate from the cost to taxpayers of administering a citywide special election, which could veer north of $10 million.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Oklahoma's approach to acquiring and administering lethal drugs has come under serious scrutiny in recent years, with the state corrections office previously accused of botching procedures inside the execution chamber and then facing an extensive public safety probe.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Colbert was twice arrested in Las Vegas on felony charges of grand larceny and administering a drug to aid in a felony crime, court records show.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
The child would be considered truant if the homeschool administrator does not submit the form, which in addition to information about the student would require an assurance that the person administering the homeschooling has earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Problems with administering lethal injections in previous executions led to a suspension of capital punishments while a review was conducted.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
Doctors rely almost exclusively on the data from both the FDA and the CDC when discussing and administering vaccines to their patients.
—Alice Park, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Responsible for planning, directing and administering the development and implementation of social services, neighborhood redevelopment and affordable housing projects for the City of Miami.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
All of that will be entirely separate from the cost to taxpayers of administering a citywide special election, which could veer north of $10 million.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Oklahoma's approach to acquiring and administering lethal drugs has come under serious scrutiny in recent years, with the state corrections office previously accused of botching procedures inside the execution chamber and then facing an extensive public safety probe.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Colbert was twice arrested in Las Vegas on felony charges of grand larceny and administering a drug to aid in a felony crime, court records show.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
The child would be considered truant if the homeschool administrator does not submit the form, which in addition to information about the student would require an assurance that the person administering the homeschooling has earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Problems with administering lethal injections in previous executions led to a suspension of capital punishments while a review was conducted.
—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
Doctors rely almost exclusively on the data from both the FDA and the CDC when discussing and administering vaccines to their patients.
—Alice Park, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Responsible for planning, directing and administering the development and implementation of social services, neighborhood redevelopment and affordable housing projects for the City of Miami.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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The network specializes in developing, distributing, and marketing talk radio shows that become appointment listening events for loyal audiences.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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As a result, by independently moving up and down along with the legs, the two sides of the saddle reportedly transfer pressure from the sit bones to the femurs, distributing the load more evenly (and less painfully).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Elad—who previously played at Ohio University, Garden City Community College in Kansas and UNLV—filed a complaint in a New Jersey federal district court on Thursday, demanding an injunction that would block the NCAA from enforcing a rule that bars his eligibility.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Ramsey’s mom also became their on-set guardian, accompanying them to set and managing their social media accounts.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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By connecting with external applications, agents can take care of shopping, scheduling, managing travel, and many of our day-to-day interactions with digital services.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Roles will increasingly revolve around supervising, collaborating with, or augmenting the capabilities of AI agents.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Rick Morales is supervising producer.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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Informed Decision-Making The use of technology broadens CRE teams’ knowledge base, providing detailed information for informed decisions across any geographic area or retail segment.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This humanoid robot is designed to excel in various professional settings, from health care to hospitality, with the ability to perform tasks like moving equipment in hospitals, providing customer service and offering guidance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on X, formerly Twitter, that all relevant forces in southern Lebanon and the monitoring committee and army overseeing the November truce should work to stop violations that could threaten his country.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Zhu, 44, established his importance to the company by overseeing the construction and operation of its Shanghai plant that’s become vital to Tesla’s profitability since 2020.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Content marketing is a multi-billion-dollar sector, with more companies allocating this highly effective outreach method as part of their marketing budgets.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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City officials have proposed allocating $10 million in bond funds toward improving roads near seven elementary schools in the Independence and Fort Osage school districts, including Blackburn, Cassell Park, Fairmount, Ott, Mill Creek, Cler-Mont and Elm Grove elementaries.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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He is being lined up to be an understudy/support for central midfielder Enzo Fernandez, rather than operating on the flanks.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The company acknowledges substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to its operating deficit and negative working capital.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Administering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administering. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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