1
as in handled
to be in charge of
for each sailboat an experienced hand is assigned to supervise a novice seaman
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as in managed
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 watched
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 supervised
To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The project was supervised by Becca Mann and StudioCanal’s Jean-Pierre Boiget and Delphine Roussel.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
Kennywood is lowering the age of kids required to be chaperoned to 15 and requiring that they be supervised all day.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Johnson-Arbor said patients must be closely screened and properly monitored and supervised throughout the treatment, and clinics must follow manufacturers’ recommended cleaning, maintenance and safety checks.
—Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Initially, Wayve rides will be supervised by licensed Uber drivers with specialized training, before fully driverless operations begin.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
They may be put on probation and supervised in their community.
—Jay Blitzman, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
That means more oral exams, in-class writing, supervised problem solving, project defenses, code walkthroughs and portfolio reviews.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The 4k Digital Restoration of Trainspotting, which was supervised by Boyle, opened in select theaters on June 5, 2026, timed to the 30th Anniversary of the original release.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The project was supervised by Becca Mann and StudioCanal’s Jean-Pierre Boiget and Delphine Roussel.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 June 2026
Kennywood is lowering the age of kids required to be chaperoned to 15 and requiring that they be supervised all day.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Johnson-Arbor said patients must be closely screened and properly monitored and supervised throughout the treatment, and clinics must follow manufacturers’ recommended cleaning, maintenance and safety checks.
—Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
Initially, Wayve rides will be supervised by licensed Uber drivers with specialized training, before fully driverless operations begin.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
They may be put on probation and supervised in their community.
—Jay Blitzman, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
That means more oral exams, in-class writing, supervised problem solving, project defenses, code walkthroughs and portfolio reviews.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The 4k Digital Restoration of Trainspotting, which was supervised by Boyle, opened in select theaters on June 5, 2026, timed to the 30th Anniversary of the original release.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervised
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But Weiss handled the booking and gave Netanyahu the option to select Garrett.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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But the path from prototype to production at scale remains fragmented, handled by a patchwork of specialized suppliers or brave product companies building proprietary deployment and maintenance pipelines.—
Bill Curtis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Even in the 1970s, the RAND Corporation, a US thinktank, was investigating how Dassault managed to field advanced fighter jets on time and at a cost well below US manufacturers.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The only time Team USA managed to put the ball in the net sooner was in 2002 against Portugal (29th minute) and in a 1930 meeting with Paraguay (15th minute).—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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This clinching game was what many observers expected the series to be like between the defensive-minded teams, but each side watched leads of two-plus goals disappear in the first three games.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Hoiby watched the verdict via video link from prison but could not be seen or heard in the courtroom.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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While other local theaters struggled to gain their footing, McNicholl oversaw a renovation of the theater’s seating, sound systems and lobby that later included the opening of the outdoor Courtyard Café space attached to the theater.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Wong’s departure adds to the headache Levine Cava is facing from the fuel yard imbroglio, which also led her to force out her longest-serving deputy, Jimmy Morales, who oversaw the port.—
Douglas Hanks
June 9,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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New Zealand has controlled possession for 52% of the game, and both teams have completed more than 80% of their passes.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Uruguay controlled most of the second half but didn't break through until Araújo fired a rebound past goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais from close range.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Jackson attended Lipscomb University in Nashville to study business but dropped out because of financial difficulties.—
Shannon McCaffrey,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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According to prosecutors, the two teenagers attended different schools and had no prior connection.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The production is co-created and co-directed by choreographer Steven Hoggett and theater artist Christine Jones, with Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke reworking the album’s material.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Six months before the January 2025 fires, directed ChatGPT to generate an image of a burning forest, a bunch of people running away from it, with people in poverty trying to get past a gigantic gate with dollar signs on it.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Cybersecurity roles have fundamentally changed Not long ago, cybersecurity teams operated separately from most company functions and focused mainly on implementing controls, monitoring threats and responding to incidents.—
Harpreet Sidhu,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The subsidies, naturally, operated through white traders.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Supervised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervised. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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