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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2
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
Muscle Distribution has announced plans to release the 2019 4K restoration, which was conducted by Criterion and supervised by May herself, beginning with a Film at Lincoln Center engagement in June before national expansion follows.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
In a March 25 court filing, federal prosecutors requested a prison sentence of 180 months, or 15 years, followed by three years’ supervised release.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of the girl’s recent public appearances included her driving a tank during army training supervised by her father and the pair firing pistols during a visit to a light munitions factory.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Currently, 20 airports in the United States have private companies operating the security checkpoints under contracts supervised by the TSA.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
So this has to be doctor supervised.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The drones then fly themselves to the location of a call, and are supervised by a drone operator.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
For example, in physical rehabilitation, a person with a serious mobility impairment would not only receive treatment that improves their ability to walk on their own, but also supervised practice using a wheelchair.
—Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
The film now joins the Criterion Collection in a new digital restoration supervised by Littman.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
In a March 25 court filing, federal prosecutors requested a prison sentence of 180 months, or 15 years, followed by three years’ supervised release.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Some of the girl’s recent public appearances included her driving a tank during army training supervised by her father and the pair firing pistols during a visit to a light munitions factory.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Currently, 20 airports in the United States have private companies operating the security checkpoints under contracts supervised by the TSA.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
So this has to be doctor supervised.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The drones then fly themselves to the location of a call, and are supervised by a drone operator.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
For example, in physical rehabilitation, a person with a serious mobility impairment would not only receive treatment that improves their ability to walk on their own, but also supervised practice using a wheelchair.
—Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
The film now joins the Criterion Collection in a new digital restoration supervised by Littman.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervised
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The company conducting the implosion has previously handled several high-profile demolitions, including the historic Deauville Hotel, South Shore Hospital, and the remaining structure of the Surfside condominium building.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Theatrical bookings and marketing outreach will be handled by Tejinder Jouhal and Krushil Patel, while Tony Gill’s diversity PR and marketing agency Media House Global will lead the publicity campaign, with producer and publicist Dheeraj Agnihotri in an advisory role.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The scooter rider managed to evade police by making a U-turn, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 34 seasons, the Rockies have managed only five playoff berths, never won a National League West title and appeared in one World Series in 2007, swept by the Boston Red Sox in a buzzkill end to the most magical run in baseball history.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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May watched, jaw clenched, arms crossed, eyes glassy.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Soon afterward, the board made its decision to fire Altman—and then the world watched as Altman reversed it.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Reagan oversaw a 186% increase in the national debt– the biggest percentage increase in over 70 years.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hillard oversaw a community policing strategy that understood that perception becomes reality.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The board was controlled by Evers appointees when Rothman was hired.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The painting was purchased at auction from Christie’s by International Art Center, a holding company controlled by Nahmad, in 1996 and placed in storage in Switzerland.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Apr. 2026
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The ring made its red carpet debut recently when the couple attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The January game was well attended (16,012 fans) and was the first hockey game played at TD Coliseum since the venue’s $300 million renovation.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Horner again directed the ranger to that location.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The news was especially unexpected after the streamer coaxed a reluctant Sarah Michelle Gellar to bring back her original Buffy character and shot a $12 million pilot, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, that introduced a new generation of Sunnydale High School characters.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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Zelenskyy didn't identify the countries involved but said Ukrainian personnel operated across several nations, helping strengthen their air defense systems.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Reporting from Colorado News 9 in 2025 uncovered that Flock Safety had operated a pilot program that allowed federal agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection, to send invites to local law enforcement agencies.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Supervised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervised. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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