as in managers
a person who manages or directs something
the salesclerk said she would have to ask her supervisor if I could return the defective CD without a receipt
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Recent Examples of supervisors
Placer County supervisors said in a statement after the vote that California's affordable housing laws left them with no option but to approve the project.
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Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Brown pursued the suspect vehicle for about 14 minutes over roughly 23 miles, then executed a PIT maneuver at nearly 90 mph after supervisors had denied authorization for a high-speed PIT and instructed him to slow below policy limits.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
His lawsuit argued that the LAPD was ultimately responsible under what is known as a Monell claim, which can hold supervisors liable for the actions of lower-ranking officers if it can be proven that the behavior was part of a long-standing custom or practice.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Smart & Safe Florida also filed a lawsuit in late December challenging state directives to county supervisors of elections to invalidate about 70,000 petition signatures.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Employees should contact their supervisors for instructions.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 25 Jan. 2026
Across these industries, the same invisible labor is expected—mentoring, diversity work and emotional support for supervisors, colleagues and clients—yet is often unrecognized and uncompensated.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
There was also a 13% decline in the number of homicides in 2025, according to data shared at the news conference, where police supervisors and Patterson presented CMPD’s annual end-of-year crime stats report and answered questions from reporters.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
Dozens of Waymo robotaxis froze in place, stalled in active intersections and traffic lanes, unable to proceed without confirmation from remote human supervisors.
—Ira Goldstein, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Brown pursued the suspect vehicle for about 14 minutes over roughly 23 miles, then executed a PIT maneuver at nearly 90 mph after supervisors had denied authorization for a high-speed PIT and instructed him to slow below policy limits.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
His lawsuit argued that the LAPD was ultimately responsible under what is known as a Monell claim, which can hold supervisors liable for the actions of lower-ranking officers if it can be proven that the behavior was part of a long-standing custom or practice.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Smart & Safe Florida also filed a lawsuit in late December challenging state directives to county supervisors of elections to invalidate about 70,000 petition signatures.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Employees should contact their supervisors for instructions.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 25 Jan. 2026
Across these industries, the same invisible labor is expected—mentoring, diversity work and emotional support for supervisors, colleagues and clients—yet is often unrecognized and uncompensated.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
There was also a 13% decline in the number of homicides in 2025, according to data shared at the news conference, where police supervisors and Patterson presented CMPD’s annual end-of-year crime stats report and answered questions from reporters.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
Dozens of Waymo robotaxis froze in place, stalled in active intersections and traffic lanes, unable to proceed without confirmation from remote human supervisors.
—Ira Goldstein, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisors
Noun
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Some managers with a large team will not be always aware of your daily workload and available capacity.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The airline will have several managers and day-to-day staff for check-ins and at the gates.—
Chase Jordan
January 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, some oil executives have expressed discomfort with the idea of sending capital into Venezuela.—
Moriah Thomas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Starmer has brought a delegation of nearly 60 British business executives and organization leaders on this trip.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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School administrators emphasized that the reopening represents months of coordination across agencies, contractors, educators, and local leaders to ensure the campus is safe, operational and ready to welcome students home.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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For decades, legislative leaders called upon both senior administrators to train new staff, new legislators and lobbyists, a job for which Keane was perfect.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Theologians, mathematicians, and film directors all know how to read.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Jan. 2026
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The game was played in the midst of the Cold War with sky-high global tensions, and the directors want everyone to remember that.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Other superintendents disputed their salaries as defined in the data.—
Phoebe Quinton,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Oklahoman asked superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from across the Oklahoma City area to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their student.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Supervisors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisors. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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