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
The superintendent of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District said that a shooting took place after the graduation ceremonies had ended.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Jeffco Public Schools’ Board of Education named Rob Stein, who formerly led the Roaring Fork School District, as the district’s sole finalist for interim superintendent during a meeting on Wednesday.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Searles-Harris had barricaded himself on the building’s second floor, which houses the offices of the Kern County school superintendent’s administration.
—Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
This year, incumbent council member Todd Tonore ran unopposed for his seat, and former Mansfield school district superintendent Jim Vaszauskas ran unopposed to replace Larry Broseh, who is stepping down after serving six terms on the City Council.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Jeffco Public Schools’ Board of Education named Rob Stein, who formerly led the Roaring Fork School District, as the district’s sole finalist for interim superintendent during a meeting on Wednesday.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Searles-Harris had barricaded himself on the building’s second floor, which houses the offices of the Kern County school superintendent’s administration.
—Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
This year, incumbent council member Todd Tonore ran unopposed for his seat, and former Mansfield school district superintendent Jim Vaszauskas ran unopposed to replace Larry Broseh, who is stepping down after serving six terms on the City Council.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendent
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Then general manager Les Snead engineered the deal for Garrett, sending edge rusher Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round draft pick and future second- and third-round picks to the Cleveland Browns for a player who has 125 ½ sacks in nine seasons.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In the lawsuit, council members Adam Bazaldua, Paula Blackmon, and Cara Mendelsohn say the city manager, Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, and city secretary, Bilierae Johnson, violated the Texas Open Meetings Act, the city charter, and the city's requirements for a transparent government.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Wolf has been with the organization since 2023, most recently serving as deputy administrator.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Every administrator protects his own interests.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Brands may be gearing up for a European summer, but over the past couple of months, many European luxury labels — and with them, brand executives, fashion journalists, and VICs — have flitted between the coasts of the United States.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Amtrak police responded to Sunday’s stabbing, the company’s communications director told CNN, and an investigation is underway.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Ednar Dayanghirang, director of the Office of Civil Defense in a nearby southern region, said more than 100 students attending morning flag-raising ceremonies sustained bruises and some fainted in panic at different elementary and high schools.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The original Broadway cast recording will be reissued on June 26 in special 15th anniversary editions, complete with a booklet featuring full lyrics, production photos and new commentary from Parker, Stone and Lopez alongside music supervisor Stephen Oremus in conversation with David Pogue.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The creative team also includes DoP Damien Beebe (Edge of Tomorrow), stunt coordinator Anthony Nanakornpanom (The Odyssey) and VFX supervisor Alonso Valera (Ex Machina).—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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“Superintendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendent. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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