1
as in overseeing
to be in charge of
for each sailboat an experienced hand is assigned to supervise a novice seaman
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as in managing
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 watching
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 supervising
As the investigation continues, authorities are using the tragedy to urge parents to prioritize water safety by supervising young children, learning CPR and keeping emergency equipment on hand.
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Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Mark Montefiore is executive producer, with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer and Logan Midroni as producer for New Metric Media.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Who’s supervising the treatment, an MD or NP, or only a wellness coach?
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Allison Palmer
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Many already know the major pool etiquette rules, like not bringing glass into the water and supervising kiddos (and pets).
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
The popular Pennsylvania amusement venue said guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other supervising adult during all operating hours, effective June 12.
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Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Post-production panelists included creator and co-showrunner Oren Uziel, editor Jennifer Barbot, production sound mixer Matthew Sanchez, supervising sound editor Andy Sisul, re-recording mixer Nick Offord, VFX supervisor Hnedel Maximore, and composers Kris Powers and Michael Dean Parsons.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
Authorities also alleged some of the accused conspired together to defraud the government by falsely claiming that the registered inspector of Will Power had carried out his duties in inspecting and supervising 86 building maintenance projects.
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Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
The court’s abdication of its modern responsibility for supervising electoral democracy seems to rest on the naive belief that democracy will succeed in regulating itself.
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Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Mark Montefiore is executive producer, with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer and Logan Midroni as producer for New Metric Media.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Who’s supervising the treatment, an MD or NP, or only a wellness coach?
—
Allison Palmer
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Many already know the major pool etiquette rules, like not bringing glass into the water and supervising kiddos (and pets).
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
The popular Pennsylvania amusement venue said guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other supervising adult during all operating hours, effective June 12.
—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Post-production panelists included creator and co-showrunner Oren Uziel, editor Jennifer Barbot, production sound mixer Matthew Sanchez, supervising sound editor Andy Sisul, re-recording mixer Nick Offord, VFX supervisor Hnedel Maximore, and composers Kris Powers and Michael Dean Parsons.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
Authorities also alleged some of the accused conspired together to defraud the government by falsely claiming that the registered inspector of Will Power had carried out his duties in inspecting and supervising 86 building maintenance projects.
—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
The court’s abdication of its modern responsibility for supervising electoral democracy seems to rest on the naive belief that democracy will succeed in regulating itself.
—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervising
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Keeler is one of the scientists overseeing the study.
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Burnham has led the Greater Manchester region since 2017, overseeing rapid regeneration for the city where the Industrial Revolution was forged.
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Cruise lines are constantly managing a shifting inventory of cabin categories right up until embarkation day.
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The lack of Navy interest in managing NAVFAC leads, at best, to a leisurely approach to getting anything done.
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Political analysts will also be closely watching the dynamic between Colombia and Venezuela.
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There are various theories, but there's a certain amount of this kind of behavior that definitely bears watching.
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The federal judge handling the case has scheduled a hearing for next month to determine whether federal prosecutors should face sanctions in the case.
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Human resources specialists These workers oversee hiring, orientation and ongoing support for employees, handling recruitment, benefits and workplace concerns.
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Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insecurity has worsened as the militants have started operating in the southern region.
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The supervisors unanimously approved a lease in May allowing American to add two more daily round trips from Carlsbad to Phoenix in the 76-seat Embraer 175 jets that have been operating out of Palomar since February 2025.
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People attending the trial would also be prohibited from reacting, gesturing, wearing distracting clothing, or otherwise disrupting proceedings.
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The royal, who was seen repeatedly blinking before jolting awake, was attending the annual ANZAC Day service at London's Westminster Abbey, which is held to commemorate Commonwealth soldiers from Australia, New Zealand and Canada who served and died in wars and peacekeeping operations.
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Different wines are intended to be stored over different time periods—some are meant to be consumed within months of bottling, while others may spend decades in a cellar—and controlling oxygen exposure is critical to preserving flavor and aroma.
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While scientists have been able to detect and study these emitters, controlling them has remained a major challenge.
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District 4 Commissoner Chakira Johnson also called for more transparency in the defining and regulating process.
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Currently there is no transparent, consistent framework for regulating AI in the United States.
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“Supervising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervising. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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