1
as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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2
as in to enforce
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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3
as in to manage
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 administer
Remedy also offers acupuncture, IV drips and vitamin shots, all administered in luxurious, cocoon-like setting.
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Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Investors had been hoping for a narrow approach toward administering the levies.
—Brian Evans,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
While a request is pending to appoint a trustee to administer the couple’s assets, a representative from the Sommer Udall Law Firm is representing the estate’s interests.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Conservatives, including former Trump Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, have talked about setting up a quasi-private bank to administer loans.
—Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
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Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Investors had been hoping for a narrow approach toward administering the levies.
—Brian Evans,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
While a request is pending to appoint a trustee to administer the couple’s assets, a representative from the Sommer Udall Law Firm is representing the estate’s interests.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Conservatives, including former Trump Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, have talked about setting up a quasi-private bank to administer loans.
—Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administer
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While specifics about enforcement and duration of the new tariffs remain unclear, a document distributed to reporters included a list of 65 countries with calculated reciprocal rates.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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In a Wednesday research note distributed earlier, Kai Wang suggests investors stick with stocks that benefit from any future stimulus from China.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The history of sanctions suggests that there is often great confusion as to what and who is sanctioned and what, if any, legal authority the U.S. has to enforce the sanctions on foreign actors.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Read more: Does FHP have the resources to enforce immigration law?—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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As for recharging, Google could do better—the Pixel 9a manages just 23 W wired and 7.5 W wireless, and the flagship Pixels are only a little faster.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, the British actor has since managed to find some humor in the highly viral scene.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Renee sometimes sang with her hand on her hip, dispensing wisdom, and occasionally dancing on stage with her sister.—
Lisa Tozzi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Gaudy costumes and secret identities were dispensed with whilst newsreaders and rock songs from the real world were woven into the plots.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The universal 10% tariff rate became effective on Saturday, but the higher rate for those specific countries will be implemented on April 9.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The policy goals far surpass the capacity of the current federal government to effectively and timely implement the tariffs.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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Nutley directed academic services at St. Xavier, and supervised a program aimed at helping teens who were struggling academically, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro supervises them all, on both scientific and ethical matters.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:02 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:08 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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The information provided here is not investment, tax or financial advice.—
Sam Sidhu,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Joan Jett and her company Blackheart have entered into a partnership with hit songwriter Evan Bogart’s Seeker Music to oversee the legendary rock artist’s catalog together, The Hollywood Reporter can report exclusively.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition, Tobey oversees Lionsgate’s AI initiatives designed to increase production, marketing and distribution efficiency and provide new tools for filmmakers, including its partnership with Runway.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Administer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administer. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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