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
McGregor is a long-time supporter of Hill’s, having previously penned a letter to the school board during its superintendent selection process in May 2023, urging members to choose Hill for the job.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Many of the problems the Statesman and ProPublica heard from superintendents had disproportionate impacts on students with disabilities.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
Mike Hyatt, the Gallup-McKinley superintendent, has blasted the company.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
The superintendent grew up in a racing family.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Many of the problems the Statesman and ProPublica heard from superintendents had disproportionate impacts on students with disabilities.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
Mike Hyatt, the Gallup-McKinley superintendent, has blasted the company.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
The superintendent grew up in a racing family.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendent
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This philosophy applies to business owners seeking to develop managers and leaders within their organizations.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The league doesn’t control r/NFL, and its social media managers have met with the page’s longtime moderators to ensure smooth cooperation.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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His mother, Margaret, spent more than 20 years as a schoolteacher and administrator.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Indiana Daily Student has over $400,000 to spend, but the former adviser of the paper said administrators hamstrung his ability to use those funds, worsening the newspaper's deficit spending.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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The club’s executives argue this could then impact the fee negotiated for the renewal or the signing of another centre-back.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The series is created, written, directed and executive produced by Levinson and produced in partnership with A24.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Panahi’s new film has also been selected as France’s official submission for best international film at the 98th Oscar ceremony in 2026, but is also planning to campaign for best picture, best director, best original screenplay and best editing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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Athletic director Pat Kraft fired Franklin last Sunday, and the team canceled practice that afternoon.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Do is the first OC supervisor to be criminally convicted in nearly half a century and was one of the leading Vietnamese American politicians in the county.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Grijalva, a Tucson native and former Pima County supervisor, crushed her Republican opponent, 69% to 29%.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Superintendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendent. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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