as in manager
a person who manages or directs something
the office of the superintendent of parks issues camping permits
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Recent Examples of superintendent
LeBaron Moten, the district’s deputy superintendent for operational supports and programs, said the superintendent and her staff, the legal department, deputy, assistant and area superintendents are there, too.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
More than 70 percent of new teachers who are career changers require additional education in methods and theories of teaching, according to the superintendent.
—Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
Nunn also noted that the board hired a new superintendent, but Nunn was one of three board members to vote against confirming CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill as the permanent superintendent in May 2023.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025
In 2022 he was named superintendent in Calvert County with a four-year contract at an annual salary of $215,000, according to reports.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
More than 70 percent of new teachers who are career changers require additional education in methods and theories of teaching, according to the superintendent.
—Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
Nunn also noted that the board hired a new superintendent, but Nunn was one of three board members to vote against confirming CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill as the permanent superintendent in May 2023.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025
In 2022 he was named superintendent in Calvert County with a four-year contract at an annual salary of $215,000, according to reports.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendent
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After Dončić’s shocking trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Mavericks’ general manager, Nico Harrison, suggested the move was necessary because Dončić was bad at defense.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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Early in my career, as a new manager, my supervisor taught me invaluable lessons through coaching.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The April 24, 2024, protest at UT was preemptively canceled by administrators due to fears of disruption.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Stakeholders consisted of students, parents, teachers, administrators and the school board.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Improving the intersection's role as a Historic Third Ward gateway — with better pedestrian access — is needed, said Jim Plaisted, Historic Third Ward Association executive director.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Operated and published by Penske Media Group, FMG’s content reaches an international audience of more than 11 million industry executives and highly engaged consumers across all media platforms.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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The actor, along with an assistant director, were accused of raping an extra on the set of 2004's Hustle & Flow, but charges against them were later dropped, according to Variety.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Still, the state of regional bus service remains a concern, according to Megan Owens, executive director of the regional advocacy group Transportation Riders United.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The shopfloor supervisor who holds the line on safety and respect without quoting a manual.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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What did supervisors say about rangers in performance reviews?—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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“Superintendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendent. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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