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as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
under her lax superintendence the company eventually went bankrupt
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
the superintendence of the local music festival is handled jointly by the city and the county
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Recent Examples of superintendence
Their huge fortunes are the legitimate wages of superintendence; in the struggle for existence, money is the token of success.
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Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025
The era of progressive superintendence ironically began with the spread of disinformation, Buzzfeed’s release of the infamous Trump dossier.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
The letter urged the seven justices to scrap proposed changes to the rules of superintendence that govern the state’s courts.
—Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 19 July 2022
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
Another site turned up wooden boards used in the construction of a foundation relates Nicoletta Saviane, an archaeological consultant who works with the superintendence.
—Richard Pallardy, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2021
Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025
The era of progressive superintendence ironically began with the spread of disinformation, Buzzfeed’s release of the infamous Trump dossier.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
The letter urged the seven justices to scrap proposed changes to the rules of superintendence that govern the state’s courts.
—Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 19 July 2022
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
Another site turned up wooden boards used in the construction of a foundation relates Nicoletta Saviane, an archaeological consultant who works with the superintendence.
—Richard Pallardy, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendence
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In partnership with local communities, the district has provided the following information on free food distribution centers and food programs, child supervision and student computer devices.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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She was handed preliminary charges, including for failure to help a minor in danger, and released under judicial supervision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Barely keeping the lights on is hardly a show of stewardship, let alone competence.—
Kathryn Anne Edwards,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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BlackRock’s large stakes in many public companies have also raised concerns about corporate governance and stewardship.—
byDebbie Carlson,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Her euthanasia had been unanimously approved, as the law requires, by two doctors, a lawyer and a review and oversight body; and it had been scheduled to take place on 2 August 2024.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
11 Apr. 2026
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Krepich said the probe was ongoing as the administration still has concerns with New York's oversight of personal care services and the Medicaid program, and is reviewing the state's response to last month's letter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Brown was issued a desk appearance ticket by cops for resisting arrest and obstruction of government administration, officials said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This new administration’s philosophy only adds to the numerous challenges California employers face on a day-to-day basis.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Taiwan is considering the years-long process of restarting two reactors because of the current crisis, which will require meticulous inspections, safety checks and control system verifications.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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If the former is about the inevitability of falling in love, a complete surrender beyond the speaker’s control, the latter confronts the pain of romantic love’s aftermath.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Search and rescue operations are underway in the northern central state to ensure the safe return of all abducted persons, the governor said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Harvest Water Project remains on schedule to begin operations next year.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Vance jousted with at least one heckler over the war in Gaza, and he was pressed by another person over the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The release said that individuals not experiencing symptoms should continue to monitor for any that arise, as well as practice good hand hygiene and safe food handling practices.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Superintendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendence. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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