ADMINISTERS Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

administers

verb

present tense third-person singular of administer

as in distributes

to give out (something) to appropriate individuals the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules

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as in enforces

to carry out effectively local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered

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as in supervises

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 administers Educational Testing Service, the nonprofit organization that administers the Graduate Record Examination and the TOEFL English-proficiency test, has been holding discussions about selling the exams or bringing in strategic investors, according to a Wall Street Journal report. —

Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The transmission organization administers electricity to the state, along with parts of 13 others. —

Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 23 Jan. 2026 Each institution administers its own version of the program. —

Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026 The bureau also administers polygraphs to agents working on highly classified investigations and to agents accused of misconduct. —

New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026 Denver Health's blood bank administers about 500 units of red blood cells every month, along with about 100 units of fresh frozen plasma, which contains clotting factors. —

Tori Mason, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, which administers the funds, has received the money and expects to distribute it this year, said agency spokesperson Willie Rudman. —

Yue Stella Yu, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026 The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, which administers the funds, has received the money and expects to distribute it this year, said agency spokesperson Willie Rudman. —

Calmatters, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026 With the agreement, the company now owns and administers Big Yellow Dog’s catalog of songs and serves as full-service publisher for its roster of songwriters. —

Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026

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Inspired by a volunteer suggestion, Girl Scouts River Valleys created Troop 2026 through the Care to Share Program, which takes proceeds from cookie sales and distributes them to specific initiatives, like supporting veterans or food shelves.

— Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Spectrum, owned by cable giant Charter Communications, which distributes the Dodgers’ SportsNet LA, had previously made available Dodger games as a streaming option through a separate app.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026