as in managers
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
School boards work with school superintendents and other administrators to make policies for schools.
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
On September 25, 43 former park superintendents sent a letter to Doug Burgum urging him to close the national parks in the event of a government shutdown.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
That money, superintendents say, is desperately needed in their districts.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 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
Safety, legal enforcement, resource protection, and public access are all at stake as these incidents unfold against a backdrop of strained park operations and recent warnings from conservation advocates and former park superintendents.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
While teacher turnover has declined, the rate for principals and superintendents has risen.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In previous government shutdowns, national parks that remained open but unstaffed experienced vandalism and destruction of wildlife habitats, according to a recent letter signed by 40 former park superintendents and sent to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
That includes about 700 traditional equipment operators along with roughly 300 seasonal workers, supervisors, superintendents and engineering technicians, Cadue said.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
On September 25, 43 former park superintendents sent a letter to Doug Burgum urging him to close the national parks in the event of a government shutdown.
—Gloria Liu, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
That money, superintendents say, is desperately needed in their districts.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 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
Safety, legal enforcement, resource protection, and public access are all at stake as these incidents unfold against a backdrop of strained park operations and recent warnings from conservation advocates and former park superintendents.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
While teacher turnover has declined, the rate for principals and superintendents has risen.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
In previous government shutdowns, national parks that remained open but unstaffed experienced vandalism and destruction of wildlife habitats, according to a recent letter signed by 40 former park superintendents and sent to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
That includes about 700 traditional equipment operators along with roughly 300 seasonal workers, supervisors, superintendents and engineering technicians, Cadue said.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendents
Noun
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As much as possible, both managers will put their faith in the tried and trusted.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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As part of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations, administrators cannot interfere with or restrict federal and civil aviation activities, explained Stephanie McFarland, a spokesperson for airport officials.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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As a result, parents who schedule vacations during the school year often find themselves at odds with both attendance policies and administrators like Johnson, who see such decisions as undermining classroom continuity and accountability.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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There were others, too, including former Netflix executives Cindy Holland, Matt Thunell and Brian Wright.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Read the 32nd annual Next Gen list of rising executives here.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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The memo, sent to regional SNAP directors, covered the 50% food stamp payments families would receive for this month as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Grossmont Healthcare District directors will consider hiring a new chief executive officer on Tuesday, potentially choosing an individual with significant experience in East County.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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This includes 27 baggage handlers, 23 service agents, four supervisors, one facility manager and one lead supervisor.—
Chase Jordan
Updated November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Authored by Chairwoman Nicholson Bovell and co-sponsored by 12 county supervisors, including 1st District Supervisor Anne O’Connor, the resolution directs the county to take action to address food insecurity during the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Superintendents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendents. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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