1
as in overseeing
to be in charge of
for each sailboat an experienced hand is assigned to supervise a novice seaman
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of supervising
The children's parents were simply socializing like normal, the man wrote, not supervising the kids at all.
—
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
There are currently three officers and one supervising sergeant assigned to Natomas Unified, according to the Police Department.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The two other counselors were also supervising the children.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong serve as executive producers for See It Now, with Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora supervising producers.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Going forward, metro Denver will remain the hub for the Mountain West Division, supervising Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
These fines are based on the idea that parents aren’t supervising their children well enough.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Jordan and Egypt are expected to take the leading role in training and supervising the new police force.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The network also recently hired an ombudsperson—someone with no experience supervising a newsroom and a background leading the right-wing Hudson Institute think tank—to assess complaints of biased programming.
—Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
There are currently three officers and one supervising sergeant assigned to Natomas Unified, according to the Police Department.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The two other counselors were also supervising the children.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong serve as executive producers for See It Now, with Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora supervising producers.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Going forward, metro Denver will remain the hub for the Mountain West Division, supervising Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
These fines are based on the idea that parents aren’t supervising their children well enough.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Jordan and Egypt are expected to take the leading role in training and supervising the new police force.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The network also recently hired an ombudsperson—someone with no experience supervising a newsroom and a background leading the right-wing Hudson Institute think tank—to assess complaints of biased programming.
—Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervising
Verb
-
The two spent a significant amount of time at the park throughout their lives, overseeing the construction of the Ahwahnee, Badger Pass Ski Area, and other major infrastructure projects.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
-
At the same time, the administration is trying to use a new round of layoffs to gut multiple offices inside the department, including the Office for Civil Rights and the office responsible for overseeing special education, according to multiple sources within the department.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Sapana Grossi, managing partner at the Shah Grossi Law Firm in Los Angeles, represents restaurants and chefs.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
-
Others joined after a long path in permaculture, with deep experience growing food and managing soil and water.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
My organization commissioned research centered around the film’s two-minute trailer, with 1,000 Americans watching the trailer and 1,000 watching another piece of content.—
Ernest J. Moniz,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Reaffirming the idea in 1990, the AAP reported that American children were spending more time watching television than any other activity, apart from sleeping.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
-
According to the announcement, salmonella can affect the animals eating the products and possibly humans handling the products.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
According to Goldstein, the current issues with eVTOLs operating without pilots are a mixture of regulatory, infrastructure in terms of communicating with other aircraft and controllers on the ground, and consumer acceptance.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
-
SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The showcase had a notable Italian accent, with Italian brand Amen parading its latest collection on the runway, and Italian jewelers L’Eight Studio and Coppola e Toppo showcasing their wares in the showroom, the latter securing a sizable order from an Italian retailer attending the week.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Their annual gala fundraiser was held last month in New York, though Marc, who turned 59 that weekend, was not feeling up to attending.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
With greater importance placed on controlling the midfield, more teams sought to emulate the 4-3-3 formation and provide greater strength in the middle third of the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Years ago, the two embraced a dynamic similar to an open relationship but which was mostly focused on not controlling each other.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
To manage your thirst, try limiting your salt intake, drinking enough water throughout the day, and regulating your bedroom temperature.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
-
The two-part public event invites community members to explore the future of Florida’s coral reefs and the hidden role of deep-sea fish in regulating the planet’s carbon cycle.—
Diana Udel,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Supervising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervising. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share