ADMINISTERS Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

administers

verb

present tense third-person singular of administer

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 CalPERS administers the fund under a contract with the district, primarily to help cover health benefits for district retirees. — Chaewon Chung updated August 27, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The Association of American Medical Colleges administers the MCAT. — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 How in-suite IV drips work A licensed practitioner sets up an intravenous line in the guest’s room and administers a saline solution mixed with vitamins, minerals or other additives. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 Indonesia administers about three-quarters of the island, where the country’s Environment Ministry recorded more than 3,700 hot spots on Sunday. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Indonesia administers about three-quarters of the island, where the country’s Environment Ministry recorded more than 3,700 hot spots Sunday. — Niniek Karmini, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The state administers annual tests in language arts and math, known as the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, to students in third through eighth grade annually. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026 The Department of Finance, which administers the program, has received around 4,000 appeals, according to an affidavit filed by the DOF’s general counsel last week. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2026 Wednesday night’s drawing will be the 44th consecutive drawing in the current jackpot run, and the prize ranks as the eighth-largest in Powerball history, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which administers the game. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

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Pellicano from SkyPSI told me that SkyPSI does not manufacture drones but distributes them through a partner, allowing customers to either buy or lease them.

— Ray Fernandez, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The ultra-fine mist distributes evenly and leaves a natural, skin-like finish.

— Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of distributes

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Then, in June, the Department of Justice (DOJ), which enforces the integration mandate, issued a legal opinion taking a similar position — essentially aligning itself with the plaintiffs in the case.

— Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Size, breed and number of pets Ask whether the hotel enforces a weight or size restriction.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of enforces

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The State Board of Education supervises public education in Michigan and appoints the state superintendent.

— Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The executive also coordinates and supervises county departments and is responsible for submitting an annual balanced budget to the Legislature.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of supervises

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That unit dispenses prescriptions in CVS' more than 9,000 retail pharmacies and provides other services, such as vaccinations and diagnostic testing.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
The foundation dispenses $350,000 to $500,000 a year, according to the family's attorney, Stephanie Johnson O’Day.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026

Definition of dispenses

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The new hall opened just in time to absorb a boost in freshman housing demand as the school implements its new on-campus living requirement.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Eco effort To protect the pristine natural habitat, Jumeirah Olhahali implements successful conservation projects and educates guests on their role in the preservation efforts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of implements

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During his broadcasting career, Martin also served as regional vice president and president of Gray Kentucky Television, which oversees WKYT, WYMT and WBKO-TV in Bowling Green.

— Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2026
The eight-member body oversees McCuskey’s work and consists of four Democratic and four Republican legislators, including Keicher.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of oversees

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Verizon specifically provides a Satellite SOS demo for compatible Android phones.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
The three-on-three league was co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier (Bazzell’s wife) and provides players with an equity stake in addition to their salaries.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026