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
Color grading was supervised by Indian National Film Award-winning cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2026
Only a narrow set of exceptions apply, mostly for emergency aid workers, and those who cross the border will be subject to health screening and supervised isolation.
—Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Keeping pets indoors or supervised during nesting season can also help protect eggs and fledglings.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
At-home cold showers performed comparably to supervised ice baths.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Prosecutors have recommended a sentence of 41 months in prison plus three years supervised release, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Magazines Canada is supervised by an all-volunteer board of directors who serve two-year terms.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Some are clinically supervised; others position themselves as complementary to Western medicine rather than a replacement for it.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
In Europe, Clinique La Prairie in Switzerland has become a flagship for the trend, with weeklong programs supervised by more than 50 specialized doctors and a growing audience of guests in their late thirties and forties focused on prevention.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2026
Only a narrow set of exceptions apply, mostly for emergency aid workers, and those who cross the border will be subject to health screening and supervised isolation.
—Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Keeping pets indoors or supervised during nesting season can also help protect eggs and fledglings.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
At-home cold showers performed comparably to supervised ice baths.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Prosecutors have recommended a sentence of 41 months in prison plus three years supervised release, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Magazines Canada is supervised by an all-volunteer board of directors who serve two-year terms.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Some are clinically supervised; others position themselves as complementary to Western medicine rather than a replacement for it.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
In Europe, Clinique La Prairie in Switzerland has become a flagship for the trend, with weeklong programs supervised by more than 50 specialized doctors and a growing audience of guests in their late thirties and forties focused on prevention.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 May 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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After Agostina's death, protesters directed anger at local law enforcement, setting tires alight in the streets of Cordoba.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The dark romance horror was directed by Curry Barker, a 26-year-old with a background in YouTube sketch comedy.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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