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
Chavez, a 78-year-old retiree who worked as a foreman supervising construction at the site, also disappeared in May 2025, according to Los Alamos police.
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Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Goldwyn served as writer and supervising producer on Emily in Paris, and writer on SMILF and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, among others.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
On that horrible day, Dad was outside his vehicle supervising a ditch cleaning operation when a driver ignored traffic control devices, drove through a closed lane, and struck him, pinning him between two vehicles.
—Allysson Bornt, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit argues that Magic City's operators, APS Valet and its leadership, and other affiliated entities were negligent in hiring, training and supervising security personnel, and in allowing armed security to operate in areas accessible to the public without proper safeguards.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Rose Bud native will serve a one-year term representing student interests while assisting the council in supervising chapter affairs and aligning local initiatives with national American Society for Public Administration policies.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The case will likely draw attention to the responsibilities parents bear when supervising young children in public spaces where potential hazards exist.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Snow remains out of custody on bail, with conditions that include a prohibition against supervising children other than her own.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
John Trefry is co-executive producer and Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora are supervising producers.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Goldwyn served as writer and supervising producer on Emily in Paris, and writer on SMILF and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, among others.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
On that horrible day, Dad was outside his vehicle supervising a ditch cleaning operation when a driver ignored traffic control devices, drove through a closed lane, and struck him, pinning him between two vehicles.
—Allysson Bornt, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit argues that Magic City's operators, APS Valet and its leadership, and other affiliated entities were negligent in hiring, training and supervising security personnel, and in allowing armed security to operate in areas accessible to the public without proper safeguards.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Rose Bud native will serve a one-year term representing student interests while assisting the council in supervising chapter affairs and aligning local initiatives with national American Society for Public Administration policies.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The case will likely draw attention to the responsibilities parents bear when supervising young children in public spaces where potential hazards exist.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Snow remains out of custody on bail, with conditions that include a prohibition against supervising children other than her own.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
John Trefry is co-executive producer and Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora are supervising producers.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervising
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The county is overseeing design and construction for the cabins project, which is expected to be completed by the summer of 2027.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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There and throughout the West Bank, voting determines the makeup of local councils tasked with overseeing water, roads and electricity.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stafford is 38 and managing degenerative back issues.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Micky Arison is listed as managing general partner.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Police wrote in the report that officers could not determine by watching the footage if Saint Remy was struck by the car.—
Updated April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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In addition to those watching in person, many more will be following along from home.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Chicago Park District has already introduced a new approach to handling some beach lots as the season gets closer.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite its affordable £15,000 price tag, the company insists the robot is a tool to empower workers rather than replace them, handling routine tasks so humans can tackle more complex, collaborative challenges.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ann-Marie Guglieri, Yale's executive deputy director/chief operating officer of athletics, and Mary Berdo, deputy director of athletics, the second- and third-ranked positions in the department under Chun, purchased a house together in Milford, Connecticut, in June 2018, the deed shows.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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High conversion rate With roughly 15,000 facilities operating nationwide, wastewater treatment represents a massive and constant drain on the American power grid.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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The many attending assistants around her eventually disperse — a little hesitantly because Sam is in the middle of preparing a new show — and the two withdraw to Sam’s cavernous studio.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rocky newbies attending the show’s first return to Broadway since the 2000 Circle-in-the-Square revival, might wonder what the fuss was all about.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Till the final whistle, or James’ final words, leaving Toyota Center on Friday with a controlling advantage en route to a potential second-round showdown with the defending champs, that desperation was evident.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The company completed a recapitalization in October that cemented its structure as a nonprofit with a controlling stake in its for-profit business.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The City Council is the latest legislative body to take up the work of regulating social media companies for minors.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The cotton underside is just insulating enough to work on your bed year-round, while the linen’s airflow lets heat escape for a naturally temperature-regulating combination.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Supervising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervising. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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