1
as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
the principal administers discipline fairly when students break the rules
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as in enforcing
to carry out effectively
local officials should see that the fair housing laws are rigorously administered
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as in managing
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 administering
Although these Islamists were linked to al-Qaeda in an earlier incarnation and have an ultra-conservative bent, the HTS as a result of its experience working in coalition and administering its sections of Idlib province.
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John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
At least six Republican senators this week demanded greater transparency from the NIH, questioning the ethics of administering experimental treatments to minors and calling for the release of annual progress reports tied to the study.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
Euthanasia involves healthcare practitioners such as doctors administering a fatal drug at a patient’s request.
—Callie Patteson, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Giselle had diabetes, and the incident allegedly stemmed from Kelsey's decision to stop administering her daughter's insulin, which led to an argument between Kelsey and her roommate, according to unspecified court filings obtained by WFTV.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Implementing Rat Birth Control Across the City New York City also plans to reduce its rat population by administering contraceptives to rodents.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
The problem with viewing them this way is that AI is getting smarter and better programmed to help remove human bias while administering standardized assessments.
—John M. O'Connor, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Missouri’s law, which is set to expire in 2027, prohibits health care providers from administering puberty blockers or hormones to minors who had not begun treatment before August 2023.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
This secretary is responsible for overseeing the nation's top agency in charge of administering housing law.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
At least six Republican senators this week demanded greater transparency from the NIH, questioning the ethics of administering experimental treatments to minors and calling for the release of annual progress reports tied to the study.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
Euthanasia involves healthcare practitioners such as doctors administering a fatal drug at a patient’s request.
—Callie Patteson, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Giselle had diabetes, and the incident allegedly stemmed from Kelsey's decision to stop administering her daughter's insulin, which led to an argument between Kelsey and her roommate, according to unspecified court filings obtained by WFTV.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Implementing Rat Birth Control Across the City New York City also plans to reduce its rat population by administering contraceptives to rodents.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
The problem with viewing them this way is that AI is getting smarter and better programmed to help remove human bias while administering standardized assessments.
—John M. O'Connor, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Missouri’s law, which is set to expire in 2027, prohibits health care providers from administering puberty blockers or hormones to minors who had not begun treatment before August 2023.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
This secretary is responsible for overseeing the nation's top agency in charge of administering housing law.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for administering
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In March, the Rocket Foundation introduced Sparks Grants, distributing $10,000 each to 10 Atlanta organizations dedicated to creating safer neighborhoods.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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The office is tasked with enforcing federal civil rights laws across a wide swath of American life.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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On top of enforcing immigration and customs laws, ICE is responsible for identifying, arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants through the agency’s Enforcement and Removal Operations arm.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Social Media Management Tools Tools like Hootsuite and Sprout Social offer essential support for managing social media profiles, allowing brands to plan and schedule posts while tracking engagement metrics.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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District attorney investigators covertly intercepted eight deliveries of garbage compactors from the three county hospitals starting in November 2023, Bud Porter, a supervising deputy district attorney, told The Times in an interview Thursday.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Mangione was arrested on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police.Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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If the company can tick the right boxes, providing those measures won’t be taxable to the employee.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since its founding in 1948, NASCAR has been a cornerstone of American motorsport, overseeing several high-profile racing series including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our poll of CFOs found that 62% anticipated allocating less than 1% of enterprise budget to GenAI in 2025.Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, BlackRock’s existing clients including pension funds, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds are increasingly allocating capital to private markets to meet their long-term return expectations.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Large manufacturers operating global facilities rely heavily on real-time data to enhance their supply chain visibility and agility.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Capella was charged with operating as a major trafficker, criminal possession of a weapon and criminally using drug paraphernalia.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Administering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administering. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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