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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
Still, advocates like Evelio Torres, CEO of Miami-Dade’s Early Learning Coalition, which administers School Readiness funds locally, celebrated the change.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The department said Minnesota and most other states also pay subsidies to childcare providers directly, while Wisconsin administers Wisconsin Shares vouchers to families through EBT cards.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
According to FilmLA, the nonprofit organization that administers film permits in Los Angeles, 2025 was actually the city’s second-worst year, after 2020, in terms of the number of local shoot days for films, TV shows, commercials and other productions.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
The mayor-elect will be surrounded by his family at the private ceremony as New York Attorney General Letitia James administers the oath of office.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
The California Highway Patrol administers the statewide alert system, which uses cellphone alerts, freeway message signs and broadcast media to rapidly share information with the public.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
But legislation enacted over the summer to add work requirements and other eligibility checks for Medicaid and food stamps will create a new financial burden for the county, which administers those programs.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The second is administrative services, which oversees building security technology and administers building access and security systems, among other responsibilities, the website says.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
At least 40 of Exodus' clients have been impacted so far, receiving SNAP termination notices from the Family and Social Services Agency, the state agency that administers the food assistance.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
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This position distributes weight evenly across the body, reducing localized pressure and muscular tension.—
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During wildfires, users can share snapshots with Watch Duty, a nonprofit that distributes real-time fire alerts to communities and authorities.—
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In Kansas City, the city’s health department enforces the food code, while in Kansas, the state’s Department of Agriculture handles inspections.—
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The Sirius Dog Sled Patrol, an elite Danish naval unit that conducts long-range reconnaissance and enforces Danish sovereignty in the Arctic wilderness, is also stationed in Greenland.—
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
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Ellis ‘dispenses justice with patience and firmness’ As a judge, Ellis has ruled on a wide range of issues, from public health to voter registration records.—
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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS' more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other pharmacy services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.—
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Each diffuser implements innovative dry air technology that freshens approximately 800 square feet, and each cartridge lasts approximately 300 hours.—
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Workers in New York will enjoy the second-highest wage floor, as the state implements a minimum hourly wage of $17 for workers in New York City, Long Island and Westchester.—
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As chief engineering officer, Eric Lefebvre sets and oversees technology strategy for Jaggaer.—
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The committee, which is made up of three white members, three Black members, three Hispanic members and two Asian members, also oversees efforts to recruit more minority teachers and solicit scholarships for minority students.—
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If Young ever offers a provocative pregame quote that provides a soundbite for the opposing locker room, a roomful of reporters will collapse in surprise on the spot.—
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The company now provides hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup services, and water filtration and softening systems.—
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Sammie manages to escape, though he's pursued by Remmick.—
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Day has previously stated that his force will not assist in immigration enforcement operations, but noted that Portland Police manages public safety in the surrounding neighborhoods during demonstrations.—
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“Administers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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