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
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 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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Sitting there is a 10-ton trash compactor that handled everything that the team threw out.—
Carlton Gillespie,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Sarah and Zoë have managed to rescue Dinah and are attempting a way off the Scottish island where she was being held.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Dec. 2025
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The wildfire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 107 days.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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Smith oversaw a Miami Dolphins offense that utilized a fullback at the second-highest rate of any team since 2022.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Dominic Murphy, who has spent two decades investigating such activities — including previous high-profile attacks — and who oversaw the initial investigation into the fires before retiring in March.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
16 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
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The lawsuit was filed by Daphne Hawkins on behalf of two of her children who attended Mariposa Elementary School.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Speaking with Handler, Oteri revealed that their friendship began as the pair attended a Milken Institute dinner in April.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 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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The center, operated by the State Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS), houses minors who are charged as adults and are awaiting trial.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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The Chiefs operated with a narrow playbook in the first half, and their offensive line holding up just fine meant nothing because of it.—
Sam McDowell
Updated December 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Supervised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervised. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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