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as in distributed
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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as in enforced
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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as in managed
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 administered
In addition to pesticides from their diet, industrial cow’s milk also contains significant traces of hormones (administered to boost their daily milk production from 14 to 40 liters per day).
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Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
This project will be administered by the the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Caffeine was administered in capsules, and saliva samples were collected throughout.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Jenny connected this to her mother’s early childhood, when she was routinely taken to a doctor who administered enemas.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increases benefits administered by the SSA on a yearly basis to keep payments in line with inflation.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Sometimes, multiple doses must be administered.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
By the time the ref administered the eight-count and checked if Fury could continue, time expired on the round.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
These medications are primarily administered in clinical settings, such as doctor's offices and hospitals.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
This project will be administered by the the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Caffeine was administered in capsules, and saliva samples were collected throughout.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Jenny connected this to her mother’s early childhood, when she was routinely taken to a doctor who administered enemas.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increases benefits administered by the SSA on a yearly basis to keep payments in line with inflation.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Sometimes, multiple doses must be administered.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
By the time the ref administered the eight-count and checked if Fury could continue, time expired on the round.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
These medications are primarily administered in clinical settings, such as doctor's offices and hospitals.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administered
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The 215-minute film, distributed by A24, has been a critical success since its debut at Venice.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
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He was told no one would go see it, and it would never get distributed.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
6 Jan. 2025
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All clubs were required to submit their accounts for the previous season by December 31 so any potential breach could be quickly assessed, a sanction enforced and an appeals process also carried out before the end of that particular season to protect the integrity of the competition.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Congestion pricing will still be enforced.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The kamikaze naval drone managed to destroy or damage 15 Russian naval vessels.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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His 2002 album The Eminem Show managed 159 frames, while Curtain Call 2, the sequel to the original, which includes more recent additions to his canon, is not far behind.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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In an era when most people have dispensed with travel agents, the internet provides a daunting sea of possibilities.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
30 Dec. 2024
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Although reparations payments are still being dispensed, the lawsuit aims to stop the program in its entirety by preventing the city from using race to determine eligibility.—
Michela Moscufo,
NBC News,
23 Dec. 2024
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All Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location.—
Amaris Encinas,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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The other 98% of stores operated as normal.—
Alysa Guffey,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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The payment will be direct deposited into the bank account provided on the eligible person's 2023 tax return or mailed to the address of record.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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The man took off his cloak and made a blanket of it, but the cloak was thin and threadbare and provided little warmth.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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In his role, Alvarez prepared tax returns for customers and recruited and supervised ATAX workers who prepared tax returns for customers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the first quarter of the New Year is a critical time when performance evaluations are conducted, bonuses are awarded and promotions are decided.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Following an arrival ceremony at the Carter Presidential Center, a private service was conducted in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, before the location was opened up to the public, allowing mourners to come and pay their respects.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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