1
as in oversees
to be in charge of
for each sailboat an experienced hand is assigned to supervise a novice seaman
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as in manages
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 watches
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 supervises
Rodriguez works at an after-school program in Orange County and supervises third graders.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The position directly supervises all parole agent specialists and parole agent supervisors assigned to the Division of Training Unit.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Holdovers Set in 1970s New England, The Holdovers follows a cranky prep school teacher (Paul Giamatti) who reluctantly supervises students stuck on campus over Christmas break.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The private firm, which Yu says had $20 million in revenue in 2024, provides consulting, supervises construction and drafts designs for urban landscapes around the world.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The military, led by an officer known only as the Major (Mark Hamill, the right amount of hammy), remains in control and supervises the Walk.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The leader of this office also administers one of the largest justice programs and supervises tens of thousands of defendants charged with crimes.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, left, supervises the test-firing of two types of new anti-air missiles at an undisclosed location in North Korea on August 23, 2025.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The position directly supervises all parole agent specialists and parole agent supervisors assigned to the Division of Training Unit.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Holdovers Set in 1970s New England, The Holdovers follows a cranky prep school teacher (Paul Giamatti) who reluctantly supervises students stuck on campus over Christmas break.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The private firm, which Yu says had $20 million in revenue in 2024, provides consulting, supervises construction and drafts designs for urban landscapes around the world.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The military, led by an officer known only as the Major (Mark Hamill, the right amount of hammy), remains in control and supervises the Walk.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The leader of this office also administers one of the largest justice programs and supervises tens of thousands of defendants charged with crimes.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, left, supervises the test-firing of two types of new anti-air missiles at an undisclosed location in North Korea on August 23, 2025.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervises
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Powell this week oversees his third-to-last meeting as chair, with his term ending on May 15.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to Arno Eichberger, who oversees scientific operations, the simulator produces results that closely match real-world driving conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) manages the fund on behalf of the Norwegian population.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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This person the one who manages your manager.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The fact that Kizzi is down a foot does not stop her and Joe from being all over each other, while V watches on within an inch of losing her cool.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the premiere, Simon watches the finished film with his family.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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Unlike end-of-life recycling plants, the CRCC primarily handles unused cells and residues from pilot production.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT handles the thinking work that used to require a whole team.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The spa Asian—specifically, Balinese—influences are again evident in the decor, massage techniques, and ingredients used at the 30,000-square-foot Mandara Spa, the Atlantis location of the beloved wellness brand that operates at resorts around the world and on Norwegian Cruise Line sailings.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Standing against them is notorious kingpin Bada Chaudhary (Sharad Kelkar), whose syndicate operates through layers of deceit through corridors in Saudi Arabia, Ethopia, Italy, Thailand and the UK.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Here’s a helpful primer about what hormones do, how your body regulates them, and tips for supporting your hormone health in ways that actually work.—
Rachel Reiff Ellis,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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The old guard is crumbling, as the NCAA no longer regulates the economic exchange of value between schools and their players—not to mention the outside intervention of third-party interests.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In a typical acquisition, the buyer conducts extensive due diligence to understand the target company’s financial performance, contracts, liabilities, intellectual property, customer concentration, employee matters, and more.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The state Department of Education controls public education, under the leadership of the governor and the Legislature.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Supervises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervises. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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