SUPERINTENDING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

superintending

verb

present participle of superintend

as in supervising

to be in charge of superintends the construction of all scenery at the summer theater

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as in overseeing

to look after and make decisions about homeschooling parents who superintend their children's education

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as in watching

to take charge of especially on behalf of another whoever's superintending the warehouse will know what's been delivered today

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Verb

Registrations have to be renewed each year, and solar companies are responsible for supervising the salespeople working on their behalf.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
The shape of the work changed, from producing answers to checking them, and from performing tasks to supervising them.

— Fernando Fainzilber, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of supervising

Verb

La Strada had served for 14 years as the Pettis County clerk, overseeing local elections, when Hoskins hired him as the state's election integrity director in January 2025.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Umbrella Entertainment is handling the film’s Australia-New Zealand theatrical release, with Blue Finch Films overseeing global sales.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of overseeing

Verb

The kids started and stopped on a circular path outlined by orange traffic cones, with adults watching and directing nearby.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Viewers could comment on shows in real time and buy items online while watching, putting interaction, entertainment and commerce inside the same experience.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of watching

Verb

Some of us would like to spend less time cursing sun damage, some of us have been honing a gentle routine for managing acne for years, and some of us want to smooth without exacerbating rosacea or eczema.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Compression boots are not a cure-all, but for people managing swelling, recovering from workouts or living with lymphedema, consistent use paired with appropriate pressure settings and a broader routine can make the investment worthwhile.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of managing

Verb

Across the country, local governments have taken a wide range of approaches to regulating data centers, said Dave Owen, a professor at UC Law San Francisco, specializing in environmental law.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Here’s what to know The Florida Board of Education approved rules regulating the use of artificial intelligence in Florida’s public schools, colleges and universities for students and teachers, education reporter Austin Horn reported.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of regulating

Verb

The docuseries depicts prosecutors' theory that Wendi's mother, Donna, was a dominating, controlling figure in their lives with strong opinions about her daughter's choices.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
The time-of-possession disparity also played a big role in the loss, with the Cardinals controlling the ball roughly 15 minutes longer.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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