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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Seydou Traore caught an impressive touchdown pass from Cam Miller, who was the third quarterback who handled all the snaps this week while Mark Gronowski, an undrafted rookie, watched the 11-on-11 periods.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Through a licensing partnership handled by IMG Licensing, Alex and Ani is turning characters, symbols and settings from Prythian into a line of collectible jewelry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The country was called Zaire at the time, and Dede Ntumba, who now lives in Atlanta, watched his home team compete in Germany on a black-and-white TV.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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For homes where people want support without feeling watched or managed, that balance could make a real difference.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 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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Elinor Dashwood is the epitome of Sense—self-contained, controlled, restrained.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Of California’s 58 counties, only in OC is the investment portfolio not controlled by the treasurer-tax collector.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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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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The $21 million amphitheater will be operated and managed by Legends / ASM Global, which operates 13 similar facilities nationwide, including the Greek Theatre.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The Cigna Group and Hartford Insurance Group have operated for more than two centuries, evolving alongside the industries—and risks—they were originally created to insure.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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“Supervised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervised. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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