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as in oversight
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
one of your responsibilities will be the supervision of all fund-raising activities for the club
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
one of the senior editors took over supervision of the project while the editor-in-chief was on maternity leave
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Recent Examples of supervision
The indigo works were reproduced as prints under the supervision of BUAISOU.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
Fogle was sentenced to 15 years and eight months in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervision.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 11 May 2025
For guests under seven, a complimentary ‘lead around’ ride at the barn gets even the youngest children familiar with horseback riding under the careful supervision of an expert wrangler and a parent, complete with helmets.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
An email read by the publication stated that there has been an agreement between the North Carolina Section of Community Corrections and the State of Tennessee to approve the transfer of supervision of offender Molly Martens.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 May 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
Fogle was sentenced to 15 years and eight months in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervision.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 11 May 2025
For guests under seven, a complimentary ‘lead around’ ride at the barn gets even the youngest children familiar with horseback riding under the careful supervision of an expert wrangler and a parent, complete with helmets.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
An email read by the publication stated that there has been an agreement between the North Carolina Section of Community Corrections and the State of Tennessee to approve the transfer of supervision of offender Molly Martens.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervision
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This shift will require employees to develop new skills, particularly in areas such as AI oversight, strategic planning and creative problem-solving.—
Deepinder Singh Sethi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The oversight ultimately led to a three-year moratorium on executions in Tennessee, an independent audit and a new protocol.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Leveraging a robust background in HR leadership, Josh previously directed transformative talent practices at Red Ventures as vice president of people operations, leading talent management, HR business partner, talent acquisition, and M&A integration during his tenure.—
Josh Tarr,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The project still needs to be reviewed by the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the two agencies responsible for Everglades restoration and water management in South Florida.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Under the devoted stewardship of generations of visionary winemakers, Rioja has become one of the world’s top five wine regions alongside Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa Valley, and Tuscany.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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Trump's re-entry into the White House was paved with promises of immediate recovery and boosted by the near-historically low confidence Americans held in Biden's stewardship of the economy.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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However, his potential control over the Vatican Bank raises important questions about FBAR filing duties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Stories about strict border controls and immigration enforcement have created hesitation among potential travelers.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
24 May 2025
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Three steps institutions can take: Acknowledge the tools students are using. Include clear language about responsible AI use in application guidance and FAQs.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Even on safe, age-appropriate playgrounds, adult guidance and supervision is the best way to prevent injuries.—
Dr. Julie Gilchrist,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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On a remote asteroid mining operation, a grieving Mechanist gets a new companion and has a chance to avenge herself against the Shaper assassin who killed her husband.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Carlos Beltrán, who signed his own nine-figure deal with the Mets two decades before Soto, now works as a special assistant to David Stearns, the Mets’ president of baseball operations.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Their huge fortunes are the legitimate wages of superintendence; in the struggle for existence, money is the token of success.—
Jeffery Vacante,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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In exchange for help from the league in obtaining loans, a country had to accept the league’s superintendence of its economic affairs.—
Branko Milanovic,
Foreign Affairs,
21 June 2022
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On the day the triennial opened, the Trump administration announced its intention to bar Harvard University from admitting international students.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Emanuel was most notably chief of staff for former President Barack Obama from 2008-2010, as well as serving as an adviser in former President Bill Clinton’s administration and as mayor of Chicago for eight years.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervision. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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