1
as in overseeing
to be in charge of
for each sailboat an experienced hand is assigned to supervise a novice seaman
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2
as in managing
to look after and make decisions about
supervises all the affairs of the athletic club, including hiring someone to run the summer tennis camp
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as in watching
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
we need someone to supervise the construction project while the foreman is in the hospital
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Recent Examples of supervising
Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The transit operator has been accused in the past of not properly supervising contract security personnel who occasionally used excessive force.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The additional $10 million the department is requesting would pay for two supervising attorneys, 25 attorneys, 3 senior legal analysts and one associate governmental program analyst, the request says.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Everett’s duties included supervising the equestrian facilities, snack bar operations, facility maintenance and various administrative requirements, such as assisting the association in securing water rights and the HOA Board of Directors election.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The state retained oversight under the contract, but turned over most responsibilities for the children over to Empower, including finding homes for them and supervising their cases.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Theo is an audio-journalism veteran, having started her career at NPR as a fellow and rising to supervising producer of All Things Considered.
—The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Chona Kasinger | Bloomberg | Getty Images Microsoft said Thursday that Rajesh Jha, the software vendor’s highest-ranking executive supervising Office, is retiring in July after more than 35 years at the company.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Host Conan O’Brien joined the executive producers for the discussion, as well as music director Michael Bearden, production designer Misty Buckley and supervising choreographer Mandy Moore.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The transit operator has been accused in the past of not properly supervising contract security personnel who occasionally used excessive force.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The additional $10 million the department is requesting would pay for two supervising attorneys, 25 attorneys, 3 senior legal analysts and one associate governmental program analyst, the request says.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Everett’s duties included supervising the equestrian facilities, snack bar operations, facility maintenance and various administrative requirements, such as assisting the association in securing water rights and the HOA Board of Directors election.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The state retained oversight under the contract, but turned over most responsibilities for the children over to Empower, including finding homes for them and supervising their cases.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Theo is an audio-journalism veteran, having started her career at NPR as a fellow and rising to supervising producer of All Things Considered.
—The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Chona Kasinger | Bloomberg | Getty Images Microsoft said Thursday that Rajesh Jha, the software vendor’s highest-ranking executive supervising Office, is retiring in July after more than 35 years at the company.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Host Conan O’Brien joined the executive producers for the discussion, as well as music director Michael Bearden, production designer Misty Buckley and supervising choreographer Mandy Moore.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervising
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He was recently confirmed as the assistant attorney general overseeing the new division at the department focused on prosecuting fraud.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The judge, Honorable Michael McNally of Michigan’s 33rd District Court, posed the question while overseeing a case on Wednesday, March 25.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cooking, handling special requests and managing busy environments still depend on people.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wait times listed on the MyTSA mobile app may not be accurate because TSA isn’t actively managing its sites during the shutdown.—
John Raby,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Chief among them are the many boat trips from neighboring Cabo San Lucas (a 35-minute drive away) particularly during whale-watching season, which runs from December to April.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Enough time has passed that watching the final episode — the plane crash and its aftermath — wasn’t difficult for Noonan.—
Kate Storey,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2026
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There is a lot of breathless talk of autonomous agents reshaping every corner of corporate America, from handling sales calls to writing code to managing supply chains.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Two civil rights lawyers who were involved in at least some of the past discussions — Andrew Braniff and Jesus Osete — are currently handling appeals in three separate cases, after federal judges denied the Justice Department's request to hand over the voter rolls.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kenya’s flag carrier is operating at near full capacity as the war in the Middle East drives up demand, the company’s CEO said.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Qatar Airways is operating a limited number of flights through March 28—a list that now includes New York, Miami, London, and dozens of other destinations—as Qatari airspace remains largely closed.—
Graham Rapier,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wilson, who was born in Jamaica and lived in North Lauderdale, was a religious man who put effort into his relationships and was willing to right his wrongs, said those attending the service.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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In terms of the festival, over 45 wineries will be attending.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The vendor chalked this up to Apple controlling the entire update stack, as opposed to Android, where updates are likely fragmented across diverse manufacturers and device types.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lenney also advocated for controlling the demand side of the market, addressing the housing crunch by restricting who could buy homes by banning large institutions from purchasing them as investments.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, pointing to precedent on states regulating health care professionals.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some 30 states now have laws regulating or banning the practice, according to Saint Louis University legal researchers.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Supervising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervising. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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