ADMINISTERING Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

administering

verb

present participle of administer

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 The Iranians have now discovered the power of their geography and seem unwilling to give up on controlling/administering the Strait of Hormuz. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The vision of her administering fertility shots in the green room before going on air to discuss her future political career sent the internet in a tailspin. — Dr. Jaime Knopman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 In October, states will have to cover 75% of the cost of administering SNAP, instead of the traditional 50%. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Under the Constitution, states are assigned the role of administering federal elections. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 That includes administering additional doses of birth control to horses. — Stina Sieg, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 Hemphill failed to recognize signs of respiratory distress in the child in addition to administering a fatal combination of drugs, police wrote. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026 Jackson insisted the physicians administering her treatments used a general anesthetic to render her unconscious. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 Post-exposure treatment, called post-exposure prophylaxis, includes wound care, administering human rabies immune globulin, and a series of vaccines. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

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Instead, Goldman economists suggest that Seoul try some more immediate solutions, like helping elderly Koreans unlock their housing wealth, and better distributing the windfall from the country’s super-profitable tech firms.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
That year, the head trainer of the Commanders was found to have been illegally distributing oxycodone to players — an unsettling reminder of the NFL's difficult history with painkillers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

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Lawsuits have accused Lyft of failing to perform more thorough background checks on prospective drivers, maintaining in-car surveillance and enforcing zero-tolerance policies against drivers.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Disability rights advocates fear the changes to special education oversight weaken the federal safety net for autistic students and others with disabilities, making these systems more confusing when families need help enforcing students’ rights.

— Claire Sibonney, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

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Investors are also betting on a future DeepSeek listing in the mainland, said Wayne Shiong, managing partner at Argo Venture Partners, as the startup risks an exodus of senior engineers without financial incentives to stay.

— Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
In addition to managing facilities, his other priorities include enacting policies or resources to ensure students are successful beyond graduation and focusing on student mental health and well-being.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

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The agreement resolves a lawsuit filed in 2020 that alleged Walmart repeatedly violated the federal Controlled Substances Act by unlawfully dispensing opioid prescriptions at pharmacies across the country.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Squeeze bottles are also helpful for storing and dispensing homemade condiments (think spicy mayo) or syrups for coffee or cocktails.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

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School districts in Indiana, Virginia, Wisconsin and more are already implementing these new systems.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
But according to emails obtained by the I-Team, implementing the programs in some districts has been met with resistance or reluctance.

— Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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Thompson will be joined by singer-songwriter Gary Clark, providing the music, with original lyrics by both her and Clark.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
For Abdul-Kafi, making barbecue means providing first-time experiences to people who have traditionally been unable to eat it.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of providing

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Parker brings more than two decades of experience producing and overseeing film and television projects across all genres.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
The Kansas City Immigration Court tries to have at least seven judges overseeing cases, Sharma-Crawford said.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026