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a person who manages or directs something
the office of the superintendent of parks issues camping permits
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Recent Examples of superintendents
It’s also been talked about by superintendents past and present.
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Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 17 Feb. 2026
The Oklahoman asked superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from across the Oklahoma City area to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their student.
—Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 9 Feb. 2026
If that number is amount is exceeded, and some schools have reached that point in Metro Detroit, superintendents need to ask state officials for additional emergency days or start scheduling makeup days.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Other superintendents disputed their salaries as defined in the data.
—Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
On Long Island, where open farm fields can expose roads to snowdrifts, highway superintendents are preparing by checking snow fences, which help trap windblown snow, and readying large snow-blowing trucks.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026
Schools superintendents in Philadelphia and Houston announced that schools would be closed Monday.
—Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
This year’s superintendents will be formally recognized in July at the association’s seminar in New Orleans.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
However, superintendents and weather experts say closing school for a weather event is usually a district-by-district and case-by-case choice.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 17 Feb. 2026
The Oklahoman asked superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from across the Oklahoma City area to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their student.
—Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 9 Feb. 2026
If that number is amount is exceeded, and some schools have reached that point in Metro Detroit, superintendents need to ask state officials for additional emergency days or start scheduling makeup days.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Other superintendents disputed their salaries as defined in the data.
—Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
On Long Island, where open farm fields can expose roads to snowdrifts, highway superintendents are preparing by checking snow fences, which help trap windblown snow, and readying large snow-blowing trucks.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 24 Jan. 2026
Schools superintendents in Philadelphia and Houston announced that schools would be closed Monday.
—Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
This year’s superintendents will be formally recognized in July at the association’s seminar in New Orleans.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
However, superintendents and weather experts say closing school for a weather event is usually a district-by-district and case-by-case choice.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendents
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Surrounded by managers and coaches, the band reviewed staging concepts for the performance at Seoul’s Olympic Hall, and repeatedly ran through the steps to the 20-song setlist.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Large alternative asset managers such as Apollo Global Management and TPG have also unveiled sports units.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Because like the Dolomites here, college athletic administrators and bad decisions are permanent.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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In some districts, like Hays CISD and Austin ISD, administrators have asked students to remain in school, rather than continue to host protests that take them out of the classroom.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Company executives knew idle transmission lines could spark wildfires.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron blasted tech company executives of social media platforms over refusals to limit or restrict speech.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some leaders, producers and directors were not amused by Goldberg, saying her remarks were insulting and dismissive of a serious fight to gain diversity within the motion picture industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Last month, university presidents and athletic directors could not come to an agreement on how many teams should be added so the bracket will remain at 12 for the 2026 season.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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After that, winery owners, community leaders and others began discussions with county supervisors, with the hope of making changes to the ordinance, including allowing live music, which was growing in popularity.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The recommendations call for the aviation agency to implement time limitations for air traffic control supervisors, improve training, limit some commercial air traffic at busy airports, improve crash avoidance technology and amend helicopter route design criteria.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Superintendents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendents. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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