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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3
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
Wildlife troopers warned neighbors to closely supervise children and pets secure trash and pet food, and remain on guard.
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Hanna Park, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
The leader of this office also administers one of the largest justice programs and supervises tens of thousands of defendants charged with crimes.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as when owners are not available to supervise a young kitten, during travel or when a cat needs a safe place to rest.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
ProPublica found that the escorts often lack the expertise needed to effectively supervise engineers with far more advanced technical skills.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 29 Aug. 2025
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Hanna Park, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
The leader of this office also administers one of the largest justice programs and supervises tens of thousands of defendants charged with crimes.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as when owners are not available to supervise a young kitten, during travel or when a cat needs a safe place to rest.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
ProPublica found that the escorts often lack the expertise needed to effectively supervise engineers with far more advanced technical skills.
—Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervise
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In November, the Art Institute named Lefkofsky as its new board chairman, putting the tech billionaire in charge of overseeing the museum, the school and an ambitious plan to usher in an era of new development at the historic South Michigan Avenue campus.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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As part of the newsroom, all of Everett’s work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The watch proved successful after managing to catch a man littering hate flyers across the neighborhood.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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He is known for his advocacy in advancing preventive healthcare models, with an emphasis on the role of lifestyle interventions in managing chronic diseases and enhancing overall well-being.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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After watching Rodgers throw for 244 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in Week 1, supplying him with more firepower would be a great investment.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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For Missouri, senior libero Maya Sands and senior outside hitter Caylen Alexander will be players to watch.—
Brady Shanahan,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at PHX Arena on August 07, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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This student’s outbursts had been an ongoing issue for three years, and Elliot quickly realized that few teachers had received the necessary restraint training to handle this student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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The changes affect libraries operated by Maricopa County and not cities that operate their own libraries, such as Phoenix.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Besides Iran, North Korea, and Russia, heads of state or governments from more than a dozen other countries also attended the parade.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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The number of students attending community college in the Cincinnati area is nearing the levels during the Great Recession.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have found that curcumin—the primary compound found in turmeric—has potent anti-inflammatory properties that can help regulate blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Northern Sea Route is generally viewed as more developed and regulated, with Moscow investing heavily in infrastructure as part of a broader campaign to gain an upper hand in the Arctic.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Merino wool also has natural temperature-regulating and odor-controlling properties—both of which are ideal for hiking.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Supervise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervise. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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