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 Taking medical histories, running tests, checking vitals, administering medications, and drying tears. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 Their fees can vary widely; some have low ongoing costs, while others include expenses associated with administering the retirement plan. — Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026 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

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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

Definition of distributing

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In March, the Supreme Court barred California from enforcing state rules that restrict when schools can notify parents about students who come out as transgender and require teachers to use children’s preferred pronouns.

— Daniella Silva, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
The statutes of Life, Truth, and Love, all synonyms for God, are the laws of God at work throughout all of creation, enforcing unselfishness, integrity, and justice for all.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of enforcing

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Having a healthy lawn means managing soil conditions for the roots, mowing properly, and strengthening the density of the grass by overseeding.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Asked about their firm’s primary hurdle in managing the current trade landscape, the vast majority (57 percent) said policy uncertainty, like tariffs changing with little notice, as their foremost challenge.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of managing

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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

Definition of implementing

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The jumper who was supervising the box that day, Joey Cowen, confirmed the request.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
While not directly involved in controlling the system, humans give Spike rules of engagement all the while, supervising the entire system during operation.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of supervising

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The tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
The cores or plugs removed from the lawn during aeration actually increase the success of overseeding by providing more direct contact between the seeds and the soil.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of providing

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Ternus, 50, previously served as senior vice president of hardware engineering at Apple, overseeing the production of popular products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Ajay Arora was hired this year as VP of product management, overseeing TV and sports experiences at YouTube, including YouTube TV and NFL Sunday Ticket.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026