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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
The Palestinian Authority, which administers the main Palestinian population centers of the West Bank as part of interim peace agreements with Israel from the 1990s, has little presence in Jenin.
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Majdi Mohammed and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Officials from the federal justice department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, which administers the grant, have repeatedly declined interview requests from USA TODAY about its findings.
—Jayme Fraser, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
For turtles too weak to eat, our team administers fluids and nutrients intravenously.
—Shelby Loos, Sun Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
The Department of Labor administers federal laws governing minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, as well as protection against employment discrimination, workplace safety rules and unemployment insurance.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
United administers Medicaid plans or benefits in about two dozen states and for more than 6 million people, including nearly 10,000 children with autism spectrum disorder.
—Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Instead, state officials should decide how the state accepts and who administers federal grants and aid.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
If the New York City Police Foundation, which administers the program, and the Crime Stoppers board of directors, approve a reward related to their tip, the caller will receive instructions about how to receive it, USA Today reported.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
If confirmed, Kennedy would lead the department that oversees 13 separate agencies, has a budget of nearly $2 trillion and administers federal health programs including Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
Majdi Mohammed and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Officials from the federal justice department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, which administers the grant, have repeatedly declined interview requests from USA TODAY about its findings.
—Jayme Fraser, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
For turtles too weak to eat, our team administers fluids and nutrients intravenously.
—Shelby Loos, Sun Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
The Department of Labor administers federal laws governing minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, as well as protection against employment discrimination, workplace safety rules and unemployment insurance.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
United administers Medicaid plans or benefits in about two dozen states and for more than 6 million people, including nearly 10,000 children with autism spectrum disorder.
—Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Instead, state officials should decide how the state accepts and who administers federal grants and aid.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
If the New York City Police Foundation, which administers the program, and the Crime Stoppers board of directors, approve a reward related to their tip, the caller will receive instructions about how to receive it, USA Today reported.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
If confirmed, Kennedy would lead the department that oversees 13 separate agencies, has a budget of nearly $2 trillion and administers federal health programs including Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administers
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In two different filings in New York and Texas last month, Drake accused UMG – which distributes music for both Drake and Lamar – of scheming to popularize Lamar's diss track, which in turn allegedly harmed Drake and his businesses.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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The company also operates Amscan, which designs, manufactures and distributes celebration products like costumes, decor and tableware.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, a clear framework enforces policies, assures compliance and automates access, which can help to decrease errors and prevent unwanted access.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Congress makes laws; the administrative state enforces them; and judges decide whether the enforcement is fair based on a close read of the law.—
Brian Fung,
CNN,
15 Dec. 2024
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The role of an ombudsman The state ombudsman works independently from the Health and Human Services Department, which oversees the state’s long-term care facilities.—
Jess Huff,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Panama Canal Authority, an autonomous government agency, oversees the canal's administration.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The hub also provides compatibility with legacy USB-A peripherals, letting users easily attach older accessories.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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For newly qualified maritime officers, volunteering aboard a Mercy Ship also provides invaluable career experience in a highly specialized environment.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The trick is that those outfits will be repurposed for next year’s pantomime season for one of the other pantos Harrison manages.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
7 Dec. 2024
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Ruth manages to solve that only for Remy and Mike to start fist fighting among the barrels and against the tanker, and then Gary (Meegwun Fairbrother) shows up just as Ruth gets a critical call about her husband’s medical condition.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
7 Dec. 2024
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The bill also allocates funding for improved childcare and housing.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
12 Dec. 2024
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The coalition, which allocates community benefit money promised as part of the Baltimore Peninsula development deal, doled out a $190,000 grant to fund the purchase and operation of the 15-seat, handicap-accessible shuttle.—
Amanda Yeager,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Nov. 2024
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Nordstrom, founded in 1901 as a shoe retailer, operates 93 Nordstrom department stores, about 300 Rack off-price stores, and six Nordstrom Locals, which operate as service hubs.—
David Moin,
WWD,
24 Dec. 2024
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American operates thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries.—
Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Like other Gazans, many Christians in the enclave say their lives have long been overshadowed by a cycle of wars with Israel and an Israeli-Egyptian blockade that tightly regulates travel and commerce.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Aviation Administration regulates drones and light shows and permitted the Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola on Saturday.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
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