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
On the assumption that everything on-set was fully supervised at every turn, the results are frequently thrilling and ultimately haunting.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Besides the driver, an amiable man who was happy to explain how the shredder worked, only a few nervous schoolchildren stood around, supervised by a woman with a badge that identified her as an envoy of the library.
—Mary Norris, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
In addition to his prison sentence, upon his release, he will be supervised for three years.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Operators of those companies believe they should be regulated like the stock exchange because of federal law and their customer-to-customer structure, while sportsbooks and state officials think they should be supervised the same way as sports gambling platforms.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Campbell is a founding member of Musicians United for Social Equity, is on the advisory board of Maestra, has music directed and/or supervised numerous events for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Serious Fun Children’s Network, and Kristin Chenoweth’s Broadway Bootcamp.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
FedEx contractor gives emotional testimony A former FedEx contractor who supervised Horner testified about his time as a delivery driver.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
At Surfside, the different beach areas are cleaned daily and supervised by lifeguards.
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Alvarez could face up to 20 years in prison, supervised release of at least five years to a lifetime, and a fine of up to $250,000.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Besides the driver, an amiable man who was happy to explain how the shredder worked, only a few nervous schoolchildren stood around, supervised by a woman with a badge that identified her as an envoy of the library.
—Mary Norris, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
In addition to his prison sentence, upon his release, he will be supervised for three years.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Operators of those companies believe they should be regulated like the stock exchange because of federal law and their customer-to-customer structure, while sportsbooks and state officials think they should be supervised the same way as sports gambling platforms.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Campbell is a founding member of Musicians United for Social Equity, is on the advisory board of Maestra, has music directed and/or supervised numerous events for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Serious Fun Children’s Network, and Kristin Chenoweth’s Broadway Bootcamp.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
FedEx contractor gives emotional testimony A former FedEx contractor who supervised Horner testified about his time as a delivery driver.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
At Surfside, the different beach areas are cleaned daily and supervised by lifeguards.
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Alvarez could face up to 20 years in prison, supervised release of at least five years to a lifetime, and a fine of up to $250,000.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervised
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That’s similar to how the Fire-Rescue Department handled a highly critical 2023 audit of how the city coordinates brush management on city property, including in parks, wildlands and canyons.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In Islamic thought, wealth is understood as a trust from God, to be handled with care and never mistaken for proof of divine endorsement.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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Johannes then drilled a transition 3-pointer that got the home crowd fired up, though the Sun still managed to outscore the Liberty 23-21 in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The ban affects private destinations in the Bahamas managed by Carnival Cruise Line, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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In real life, Roth watched the world adapt to the pandemic and felt inspired to write about how panic threads itself into the fabric of society.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Milner watched his son, Hoby, toss a scoreless relief appearance for the Chicago Cubs during a win against the Tampa Bay Rays in a full-circle moment for the family.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Thomson, who became the Phillies manager in 2022, oversaw a team that started 9-19, which is tied with the Mets for the worst record in the majors entering Tuesday.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cohen stepped down that March 19, and Michelle Obama’s former chief of staff, Tina Tchen, oversaw the probe.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead of everything being controlled through a single touch-screen, dedicated physical controls and circuits would allow easier servicing of individual components.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Altman and Brockman say OpenAI is still controlled by a nonprofit foundation, despite having a for-profit arm with outside investors.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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According to the complaint, Doe attended the private Owings Mills boarding school from 1975 through her graduation in 1987.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Modern operations consultancy Quail Group notes that in many organizations, operational systems drift toward rewarding visible activity, the messages sent, meetings attended, and tasks moved, while the deeper aim of meaningful outcomes becomes less prominent in day‑to‑day execution.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Menache also directed the special.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Mark Mylod serves as executive producer and directed multiple episodes.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Spirit operated by the à-la-carte model, condensing the up-front cost to the seat and the seat only, along with one personal item.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Ladd and Kelsey operated their Pasadena firm from 1959 to 1982.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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“Supervised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervised. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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