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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
His wife of 50 years, Paula Bruner, administered the oath.
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Noah Daly
june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
The Russian Orthodox Church administered the site via its Ukrainian branch for centuries.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
The first dose should be administered when someone is between 12 to 15 months old, with the second dose following between the ages of 4 and 6 years old.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
The trial vaccine was administered through a micro-fluid jet that delivers the immunization through the skin using a tiny, high-pressure stream of liquid and does not require a needle.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
While waiting for help to arrive, Fleming treated the burn victim and administered oxygen.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
But today, outcomes are dramatically improved when treatment is administered quickly.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Biologics that are typically administered in doctor offices get more time than drugs taken orally.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 12 June 2026
In a statement to 11Alive, a spokesperson for the governor said the safety grants were given to local school districts and were not directly administered by the state.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Noah Daly
june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
The Russian Orthodox Church administered the site via its Ukrainian branch for centuries.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
The first dose should be administered when someone is between 12 to 15 months old, with the second dose following between the ages of 4 and 6 years old.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
The trial vaccine was administered through a micro-fluid jet that delivers the immunization through the skin using a tiny, high-pressure stream of liquid and does not require a needle.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
While waiting for help to arrive, Fleming treated the burn victim and administered oxygen.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
But today, outcomes are dramatically improved when treatment is administered quickly.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Biologics that are typically administered in doctor offices get more time than drugs taken orally.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 12 June 2026
In a statement to 11Alive, a spokesperson for the governor said the safety grants were given to local school districts and were not directly administered by the state.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administered
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Inside, five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and a powder room are distributed across roughly 4,900 square feet on three levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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The Buc-ee’s candy that has been credited with fueling the Bulldogs’ offensive onslaught has been distributed in sparing doses in Georgia’s dugout at the College World Series.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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It will be enforced in the area bounded by the Detroit River, Third Street, the Lodge Freeway (M-10), the Fisher Freeway (Interstate 75), the extension of the Fisher Freeway east to include Gratiot Avenue, Vernor Highway, Chene Street, Atwater Street and the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Quarantine orders, which can be enforced with fines and prison time, are a rare legal step that can be taken if someone objects to a public health request.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Morocco attempted five shots before Scotland managed its first, which did not come until the 44th minute.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Among those another shot back was Jon Rahm, who missed two good chances Friday morning but still managed a 68 without a bogey on his card.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Verb
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June 6, 2026 As is prone to happen, his comments were widely dispensed and interpreted.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Casey's posted better-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results, FactSet said, helped by rising fuel margins and prepared food and dispensed beverage sales ahead of last year.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Verb
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All of it comes after a regular season marred by a tanking epidemic so widespread that Silver implemented new rules going into next season, an ongoing gambling saga and a controversy surrounding the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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City officials say the downtown parking management plan was approved back in 2014 but has never been fully implemented.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Cybersecurity roles have fundamentally changed Not long ago, cybersecurity teams operated separately from most company functions and focused mainly on implementing controls, monitoring threats and responding to incidents.—
Harpreet Sidhu,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The subsidies, naturally, operated through white traders.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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With a dedicated press corps covering the team, the Football Association provided a swanky workroom for reporters (including those in Kansas City).—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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That trove of information provided a glimpse across thousands of miles between New England and the Caribbean and at depths reaching about 6,500 feet deep.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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While humans still planned and supervised the mission, the operation offered a glimpse into how future battles may unfold.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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After the Los Angeles Film Critics Association anointed Brazil with a trio of awards, including Best Picture, Sheinberg relented and released a 132-minute cut supervised by Gilliam.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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“Administered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administered. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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