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
Patrons could reserve lanes or walk in for throwing sessions after a brief safety lesson, with staff nearby to supervise while axes were in the air.
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Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Advertisement The formal process of choosing a new supreme leader runs through the Assembly of Experts, a group of 88 senior clerics who are, on paper, charged with selecting and supervising the country’s highest authority.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Rosenfarb joined the final two seasons of the Tony Danza-Judith Light ABC sitcom Who’s the Boss from 1990-92 as a writer and supervising producer.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
There will then be one long-lens camera operator deployed inside the stadium, plus co-producer Claire Sarsfield and supervising producer Lindsay Allen-Hynd working as two roaming camera operators, focusing on fan reactions and general shots.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Advertisement The formal process of choosing a new supreme leader runs through the Assembly of Experts, a group of 88 senior clerics who are, on paper, charged with selecting and supervising the country’s highest authority.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Rosenfarb joined the final two seasons of the Tony Danza-Judith Light ABC sitcom Who’s the Boss from 1990-92 as a writer and supervising producer.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
There will then be one long-lens camera operator deployed inside the stadium, plus co-producer Claire Sarsfield and supervising producer Lindsay Allen-Hynd working as two roaming camera operators, focusing on fan reactions and general shots.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervise
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Conflicting Iranian statements came from two of the three members of the leadership council overseeing Iran since Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the war's opening airstrikes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Board chair Ward recused himself in February from the candidate selection due to a potential conflict of interest — candidate Lesley Lavery is the co-chair of the dissertation committee overseeing Ward’s doctoral dissertation at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Ga.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers are managing a slew of injuries and are managing the workloads of several players down the stretch.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The former is focused on advancing noninvasive approaches to treating diabetes and managing metabolic health.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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For instance, if a textbook bores you, try watching a documentary!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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With a high, stable energy supply, the ship could support a larger number of these power-hungry containers, giving operators greater flexibility to handle cargo demand.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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His body could handle the demands.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Shipping industry leaders also say roughly 10% of container ships operating around the world are stuck in the strait, while United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which tracks security at sea, said in an advisory note Thursday that only two cargo vessels had passed in the 24 hours prior.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024, the Mavericks alleged the breach and claimed control of Center Operating Company — which operates AAC — and ever since have held both teams’ arena revenues in escrow.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gu attended the museum’s second annual fundraiser, Le Grand Dîner du Louvre, timed to Paris Fashion Week, trading out her ski suit for couture less than two weeks after taking home three medals at the 2026 Winter Games.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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During my stay, the location was particularly useful for attending the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast tour, which brings a fun, high-energy crowd to the area every February.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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My go-to travel day outfit always includes an oversized shirt, and this linen option is an amazing temperature-regulating style to wear as temperatures begin to rise.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many studies suggest that eating breakfast earlier may help regulate blood sugar.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Mar. 2026
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Pinkston player Charles Riley (12) and Kimball player Kayden Gray (00) fight to control the ball during a Kimball High School versus Pinkston High School boys basketball playoff game at the Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas, Texas, on Mar 6, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Some analysts say North Korea may be preparing to formally declare a maritime boundary that could encroach on waters controlled by rival South Korea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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