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
Anthony Scott, superintendent of the Indiana State Police, was appointed to take the place of Green, who was the state's first public safety secretary.
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
During a news conference, police superintendent John Duncan told reporters a 57-year-old man had been surfing with about five or six friends prior to the attack.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
About 60 district staff members, including the superintendent, have offices in the Administration Building, Ivester said.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
The school has had the highest increase in science scores in the district, said Mercedes Lovie, the district’s associate superintendent of educational support services.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
During a news conference, police superintendent John Duncan told reporters a 57-year-old man had been surfing with about five or six friends prior to the attack.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
About 60 district staff members, including the superintendent, have offices in the Administration Building, Ivester said.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
The school has had the highest increase in science scores in the district, said Mercedes Lovie, the district’s associate superintendent of educational support services.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendent
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The second certification is an advanced program that’s focused on industry leaders including people managers, C-suite personnel, and high-potential employees.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, in January, Chase was arrested and charged with simple battery after allegedly hitting an Atlanta-area sports bar manager in the face.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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The observatory is named for NASA's second-ever administrator.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Alabama State University, Virginia State University, Hampton University in Virginia, Southern University in Louisiana, Clark Atlanta University, and nearby Spelman College were among the campuses impacted, as administrators, students and faculty moved to safety.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bloomberg further reported that Wylde had been helping to facilitate meetings beween Mamdani and the business class, giving out his campaign contact information to roughly a dozen executives while also arranging connections with other candidates.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Frequently, capital comes with deep industry roots — a former music executive backing a music startup, or a healthcare veteran funding a medtech company.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Patricia Astorga, the artistic director and founder of DanzArts, said that people who were not Mexican could come to the celebration and see the culture and the dance styles of different regions of Mexico.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Currently Kering’s deputy CEO in charge of brand development, Bellettini was seated next to Cantino at a press briefing in March when Demna, the Georgian designer who had revved up Balenciaga, was revealed as Gucci’s next creative director, succeeding Sabato De Sarno.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Start gathering references now, including supervisors from your internships who can speak to your work quality and potential.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Professor Michael Benton, a co-supervisor on the project, noted that despite the fossil’s small size, the detailed scans revealed its purpose.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Superintendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendent. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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