1
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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2
as in to enforce
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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3
as in to manage
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 administer
According to police, Brito’s blood alcohol content was .05 when a chemical test analysis was administered at Jacobi Hospital around 10 p.m., per the complaint.
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Christine Pelisek, People.com, 10 June 2025
With this agreement, Sony Music Publishing now owns and administers the Hipgnosis Songs Group catalog, serving as the full-service publisher for its clients and roster of songwriters globally.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
The election, administered by the American Zionist Movement, took place from March 10 to May 4, with 224,237 valid votes cast online and an additional 6,020 by mail.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
Long-standing issues The Kansas City Police Department received around 246,000 emergency calls from January through the end of May, and during those calls, the average wait time was 36 seconds, according to data from the Mid-America Regional Council, which administers the area’s 911 system.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
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Christine Pelisek, People.com, 10 June 2025
With this agreement, Sony Music Publishing now owns and administers the Hipgnosis Songs Group catalog, serving as the full-service publisher for its clients and roster of songwriters globally.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
The election, administered by the American Zionist Movement, took place from March 10 to May 4, with 224,237 valid votes cast online and an additional 6,020 by mail.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
Long-standing issues The Kansas City Police Department received around 246,000 emergency calls from January through the end of May, and during those calls, the average wait time was 36 seconds, according to data from the Mid-America Regional Council, which administers the area’s 911 system.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administer
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Today, many are powered by artificial intelligence, fueled by deepfake technology and distributed at scale through Facebook’s own ad system.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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The hammerhead worm, a ground-dwelling flatworm, is lethal to earthworms, which are responsible for distributing oxygen, draining water and creating space for plant roots.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Authorities warn of new DMV scam texts Texas governor signs law to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores Other new updates coming to Instagram soon The ability to rearrange profile grids isn't the only new feature coming to the social media app.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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But the rules weren’t strictly enforced and those designations were watered down.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Kieran manages to survive, and Sean is finally held accountable and arrested for the deaths of Gabby Birch and Bronte Laidler.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Rehrig will manage editorial direction, story development and day-to-day production.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Another way was dispensing care at the mobile clinics that P.H.R.I. operated in the occupied territories.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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As part of the REMS program, mifepristone is subject to a few restrictions: People who prescribe the pills must be certified health care providers, and pharmacies must obtain certifications to dispense the medication.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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The Switch 2’s rollout arrives at an uncertain time for much of the gaming industry due to new tariffs implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump.—
Ayaka Mcgill,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Experts recommend implementing plenty of fiber, healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory foods to help minimize psoriasis flare-ups.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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Kim also supervised test-firings of missiles from the destroyer afterward, and state media said the ship was expected to enter active duty early next year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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These patients were split into two groups: one followed a structured exercise program supervised by a physiotherapist or kinesiologist, and the other received educational materials promoting physical activity and healthy eating, according to a press statement.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating enough heat to kill weed seeds, pests, and pathogens.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Both Norton and Bitdefender provide a spot to record all details about the contents of your wallet.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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A week later, Qasem Hassan learned that the School for Continuing Medical Education in Family Medicine, which oversaw the ethics course, had received a letter from several residents in the class.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Eventually the archipelago was divided, with the western islands becoming the independent nation of Samoa and the eastern ones becoming American Samoa, overseen by the Navy.—
Mark Thiessen,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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