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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 Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, which administers the Medicaid expansion, would be tasked with conducting the review of all of its recipients by the end of the year.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
This year, more than 2,600 OCPS students left public school to use those scholarships, also called vouchers, according to Step Up For Students, which administers most of Florida’s scholarships.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
That money is supporting 286 organizations, according to announcement from the Indianapolis Foundation, which administers the fund.
—Ryan Martin, IndyStar, 29 Mar. 2026
Hancock, who administers that $1 billion program, initially blocked Islamic private schools from participating.
—Jeremy Wallace, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
The reassignment orders came from Jamee Comans, the acting Assistant Director for the Office of Policy, which administers the accreditation program.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Rx Kids is led by Michigan State University, and GiveDirectly, a nonprofit focused on cash transfers to alleviate poverty, administers the program.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, the city's public agency that administers federal rent assistance and other subsidized housing programs, isn't accepting any more Section 8 voucher applications at this time, said spokesperson Amy Hall.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
In the video, Timberlake is already out of his BMW sport utility vehicle on the side of a road as an officer administers sobriety tests.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
This year, more than 2,600 OCPS students left public school to use those scholarships, also called vouchers, according to Step Up For Students, which administers most of Florida’s scholarships.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
That money is supporting 286 organizations, according to announcement from the Indianapolis Foundation, which administers the fund.
—Ryan Martin, IndyStar, 29 Mar. 2026
Hancock, who administers that $1 billion program, initially blocked Islamic private schools from participating.
—Jeremy Wallace, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
The reassignment orders came from Jamee Comans, the acting Assistant Director for the Office of Policy, which administers the accreditation program.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Rx Kids is led by Michigan State University, and GiveDirectly, a nonprofit focused on cash transfers to alleviate poverty, administers the program.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, the city's public agency that administers federal rent assistance and other subsidized housing programs, isn't accepting any more Section 8 voucher applications at this time, said spokesperson Amy Hall.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
In the video, Timberlake is already out of his BMW sport utility vehicle on the side of a road as an officer administers sobriety tests.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administers
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The Swiss food producer distributes KitKat bars globally, except in the United States, where Hershey has the rights.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes payments on a staggered schedule throughout each month rather than sending them all at once.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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For drivers under 21, Texas enforces a zero-tolerance policy, meaning any detectable amount of alcohol can lead to penalties.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Kansas City and Independence, each city’s health department enforces the food code while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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At Fordham University, hundreds of female students gather for Smart Women Securities meets to learn about analyzing equities and financial statements, according to Rosa Romeo, a Fordham accounting professor who supervises the group.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Patrol, which supervises security at the Capitol complex, had a more conservative estimate of around 100,000.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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First seen at a night-club table of menacing lowlifes, Ida, whose mother tongue is Brooklynese, suddenly switches to a heavy British accent and dispenses a torrent of highly literary sarcasms.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the real issue isn’t advice itself, but rather the wisdom of whomever dispenses it—and finding them in the first place is harder to admitting someone else’s opinion just may be savvier than your own.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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The all-volunteer Planning Commission considers matters related to land-use planning and development, implements the city’s general plan, reviews development applications and serves as an intermediary between the public and the City Council.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some school closures and mergers are expected as the archdiocese implements Beacons of Light.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Michel now oversees Larkin’s graduate medical educational programs and is chairman of Larkin University, which is governed separately from the hospital, said Smith, the hospital’s attorney.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Georgia is one of just three states that oversees its ash disposal program, which environmentalists have long criticized.—
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Through adoptions, education, outreach, and field services, the shelter provides critical support to promote responsible pet care in the community.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This extreme volatility provides a critical opportunity for industry leaders to look beyond surface-level price swings and focus on the fundamental constraints actually driving the market.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Twenty years after her diagnosis, Stones manages the condition through regular exercise and good nutrition and advocates for bone health, developing bone-friendly recipes inspired by her love of baking and shared with the Royal Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom.—
Hadia Zainab,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Administers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administers. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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