1
as in to oversee
to be in charge of
for each sailboat an experienced hand is assigned to supervise a novice seaman
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2
as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about
supervises all the affairs of the athletic club, including hiring someone to run the summer tennis camp
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as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
we need someone to supervise the construction project while the foreman is in the hospital
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Recent Examples of supervise
Prosecutors said Jamison had a history of battery, including one incident where he was sentenced to six months of court supervised probation, according to court records.
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Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Three sergeants will supervise this program.
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Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Prevent encounters by keeping your yard tidy, supervising your dog outdoors, and training them to avoid snakes.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Some design pros will also supervise the installation.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Three sergeants will supervise this program.
—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Prevent encounters by keeping your yard tidy, supervising your dog outdoors, and training them to avoid snakes.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Some design pros will also supervise the installation.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for supervise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervise
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As part of his work overseeing health and performance programs at Google for 17 years, Newton Cheng researched the studies to understand the isolation and loneliness that can accompany working from home.
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Mozeliak will oversee day-to-day baseball operations while assisting the search for the next GM, team president Molly Jolly said in a news release.
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Both Ghana and England will walk away with a point after Ghana managed to hold off England in a heart-pounding final few minutes of stoppage time.
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Most of the site sits on private land, with a smaller portion managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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Justin Shaffer, of Sacramento, brought his son, River, to watch Friday’s games.
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Do yourself a favor and scroll down through this live blog and watch the replays of all the Senegal goals, especially the last three in the second half.
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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The third baseman, playing in his first major league game since fracturing his ankle on May 12, 2025, couldn’t handle a Willson Contreras grounder with a man on first and one out.
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Air Sprint, founded in 2000, operates a fleet of 44 jets for over 600 fractional owners and ranks eighth among North American operators by flight hours.
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Another pilot flying into Newark on a United Express flight operated by GoJet Airlines also reported seeing a drone at roughly 2,000 feet, according to ATC audio from around the same time.
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The comparison group, who did not attend college, had earned $432,996.
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The women, who also wore Mexico jerseys, were planning to attend the watch party.
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Progressives cite its emphasis on the dignity of work and workers, and on the need for government to regulate working conditions that threaten this dignity.
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Meanwhile, even some PBM critics question whether states can effectively regulate them.
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France has largely dominated, controlling 68% of possession and creating a whopping seven shots on goal.
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Doing your nails at home gives you control over how aggressively the nail plate is filed and how gel is removed, which can lower the risk of long-term damage.
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“Supervise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervise. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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