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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as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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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
Beginning in the mid-1990s, Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear agency, helped build the facility, subsequently administering it for years before turning over control to the Iranian regime.
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Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Under the church’s in-house canon law, consecrating a bishop without papal consent incurs an automatic excommunication for both the people administering the consecration and the bishops receiving it.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
The license will enable the bank to start managing and administering funds locally, alongside its existing custody and investment services offering—marking a significant expansion of its in-country capabilities.
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Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The probate process can quickly become complicated for the person responsible for administering the estate, though.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
According to Boy Scout leaders, the teens jumped into action and began helping fellow passengers by administering first aid and getting people out of the cars.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Who’s administering the IV, and what are their credentials?
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The solution is administering insulin and monitoring blood sugars.
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Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Under the church’s in-house canon law, consecrating a bishop without papal consent incurs an automatic excommunication for both the people administering the consecration and the bishops receiving it.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The license will enable the bank to start managing and administering funds locally, alongside its existing custody and investment services offering—marking a significant expansion of its in-country capabilities.
—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The probate process can quickly become complicated for the person responsible for administering the estate, though.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
According to Boy Scout leaders, the teens jumped into action and began helping fellow passengers by administering first aid and getting people out of the cars.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Who’s administering the IV, and what are their credentials?
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The solution is administering insulin and monitoring blood sugars.
—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.
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PlusM is distributing the film in Korea, with Neon handling North American distribution.
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The measure applied to local, state and federal law enforcement officers, but Thursday’s injunction blocked Philadelphia from enforcing it against federal officers.
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That means connecting identity decisions to data sensitivity and enforcing least privilege based on both role and the data being accessed.
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Portugal’s biggest warning sign came in their final clash, with Colombia managing 24 shots on goal — their most recorded in a World Cup game.
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There’s less enthusiasm for FIFA’s role in managing the World Cup.
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By dispensing with sons and lovers, the tribe of sexless females would double its rate of reproduction and so, quite quickly, take over.
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Absolutely Fabulous star Kathy Burke will discuss wellness, before the final episode sees Guz Khan dispensing nuggets of advice on conspiracy theories, wealth and other life matters.
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The pope’s visit comes just two weeks after the European Union began implementing a new set of rules governing how each of its 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers.
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After two years of struggle, a new developer, Iceflake Studios, has taken the helm, implementing extensive bug fixes and performance enhancements.
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Nadella is also supervising major changes in units such as Xbox and has become more hands-on with product development.
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Army investigations have repeatedly pointed to the same factors contributing to fatal training incidents including sleep deprivation, inadequate training and inexperienced leaders supervising high-risk exercises.
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One section bans providing services without a permit and includes yoga as an example.
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Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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From overseeing the Dodgers during one of the franchise's most influential eras to remaining involved in ownership and player development across the sport, the family's impact extended well beyond the major leagues.
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The judge overseeing the wrongful death civil case that John O'Keefe's family filed against Karen Read admonished more than a dozen lawyers involved in the case on Wednesday.
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“Administering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administering. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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