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as in supervised
to be in charge of
superintends the construction of all scenery at the summer theater
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2
as in operated
to look after and make decisions about
homeschooling parents who superintend their children's education
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as in oversaw
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
whoever's superintending the warehouse will know what's been delivered today
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintended
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026 -
The project was supervised by Becca Mann and StudioCanal’s Jean-Pierre Boiget and Delphine Roussel.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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The $21 million amphitheater will be operated and managed by Legends / ASM Global, which operates 13 similar facilities nationwide, including the Greek Theatre.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The Cigna Group and Hartford Insurance Group have operated for more than two centuries, evolving alongside the industries—and risks—they were originally created to insure.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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While other local theaters struggled to gain their footing, McNicholl oversaw a renovation of the theater’s seating, sound systems and lobby that later included the opening of the outdoor Courtyard Café space attached to the theater.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Wong’s departure adds to the headache Levine Cava is facing from the fuel yard imbroglio, which also led her to force out her longest-serving deputy, Jimmy Morales, who oversaw the port.—
Douglas Hanks
June 9,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Seydou Traore caught an impressive touchdown pass from Cam Miller, who was the third quarterback who handled all the snaps this week while Mark Gronowski, an undrafted rookie, watched the 11-on-11 periods.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Through a licensing partnership handled by IMG Licensing, Alex and Ani is turning characters, symbols and settings from Prythian into a line of collectible jewelry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The country was called Zaire at the time, and Dede Ntumba, who now lives in Atlanta, watched his home team compete in Germany on a black-and-white TV.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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For homes where people want support without feeling watched or managed, that balance could make a real difference.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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According to the staff report, data is retained for a maximum of one year unless part of an active investigation, and annual audits are conducted to verify compliance with privacy policies.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The study, which was conducted around the time brands went on their Memorial Day sales, offers a sobering look at the lack of consumer appetite for AI during a busy shopping season.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Elinor Dashwood is the epitome of Sense—self-contained, controlled, restrained.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Of California’s 58 counties, only in OC is the investment portfolio not controlled by the treasurer-tax collector.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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“Superintended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintended. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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