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
While older children can use sparklers, they should be supervised, Heckman said.
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Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Even a workforce-minded state like Colorado, which established a separate residential electrician license (2 years), still requires the work to be supervised by a journeyman.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The kids’ club offers art and crafts, baking and cooking classes, outdoor games and supervised visits to the next-door Two Oceans Aquarium.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
And people under 16 must be supervised by an adult to sell fireworks.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Children under age 16 must be supervised by a legal guardian who is 18 years or older.
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Children should always be closely supervised and all other safety protocols should be followed to ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Later, Abu Naeem called Hassan, a contractor from the Tulkarm area who once supervised more than a hundred workers in Israel.
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Nirit Peled,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
But Simón supervised three months of rehearsals prior to production with most of the cast, all of which the director filmed on her Handicam.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Even a workforce-minded state like Colorado, which established a separate residential electrician license (2 years), still requires the work to be supervised by a journeyman.
—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The kids’ club offers art and crafts, baking and cooking classes, outdoor games and supervised visits to the next-door Two Oceans Aquarium.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
And people under 16 must be supervised by an adult to sell fireworks.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Children under age 16 must be supervised by a legal guardian who is 18 years or older.
—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Children should always be closely supervised and all other safety protocols should be followed to ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Later, Abu Naeem called Hassan, a contractor from the Tulkarm area who once supervised more than a hundred workers in Israel.
—
Nirit Peled,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
But Simón supervised three months of rehearsals prior to production with most of the cast, all of which the director filmed on her Handicam.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervised
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But the Colorado legislation, signed into law in May, allows the state to pursue the types of cases typically handled at the federal level, such as those involving allegations of discrimination and harassment.
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The Dodgers have praised how Tucker has handled his struggles in the first year of a four-year, $240 million deal.
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The Phillies loaded the bases with two outs in the second, and after fouling off several Chandler pitches, Crawford took another late swipe and managed to hit one down the third base line off the end of the bat.
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In addition, problems at large banks — the failure of which could cause systemic issues — can be managed better if those banks have a larger cushion of reserves to draw on, either to get through a difficult period or to be resolved.
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Another witness who watched the incident unfold described the dog as a German Shepherd.
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The case has been closely watched by critics who say the prosecution could have serious implications for protesters nationwide and First Amendment free speech rights.
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The first three times were under Socialist Party Prime Minister Felipe González starting in 1986, but conservative leader José Maria Aznar’s government also oversaw two such measures in the 2000s.
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Coach Matt LaFleur, entering his eighth season without a Super Bowl, oversaw a team that notoriously collapsed, losing three games after holding double-digit leads, including twice against the Bears.
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Envioscuba uses warehouses controlled by GAESA, the conglomerate run by Cuba's military that was recently sanctioned, according to the Associated Press.
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Britain controlled Florida from 1763 until the territory was returned to Spain at the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783, a period of 20 years.
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Parker and Stone have frequented the restaurant recently but have not attended one of the 14 bargaining sessions with Actor’s Equity, according to Shields.
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Dancer/choreographer Kameron Saunders, a University of Missouri-Kansas City alum who toured with Swift on the Eras Tour, attended with his brother, Khalen Saunders, an NFLer who played with the Chiefs from 2019 to 2022.
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King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
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Residents were directed to leave via Mount Aukum Road, traveling either north to Pleasant Valley Road or south to Four Corners.
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Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez, 33, was charged with owning an unregistered aircraft that was operated by another person.
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For days, the US and its fans had operated under the assumption that there was no mechanism for the striker to have his suspension erased.
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“Supervised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervised. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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