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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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
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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 film starts, Maria is first met supervising a class trip to the local cider factory owned by local burgher Frank (Sean Gilder), whose daughter Pauline (Nia Brown) is in Maria’s class.
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Talent shifts from large sets of tier-1 agents to a smaller set of specialists focused on supervising, handling escalations, training, and improving AI systems.
—Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Human roles will evolve to focus on supervising, collaborating with, and coaching AI counterparts.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
But the challenge is all the more pronounced when you’re supposed to be supervising a safe place for kids to play.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2025
The city of Newport is not directly supervising the removal.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2025
Watch how director Philip Barantini, cinematographer Matthew Lewis, casting director Shaheen Baig, and supervising sound editor James Drake constructed the Netflix series.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
At the time, Montez was a corrections sergeant supervising other correctional officers.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Minimal staffing so that people are not watching you all the time, supervising you all time.
—Adam Sabes , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Talent shifts from large sets of tier-1 agents to a smaller set of specialists focused on supervising, handling escalations, training, and improving AI systems.
—Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Human roles will evolve to focus on supervising, collaborating with, and coaching AI counterparts.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
But the challenge is all the more pronounced when you’re supposed to be supervising a safe place for kids to play.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2025
The city of Newport is not directly supervising the removal.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2025
Watch how director Philip Barantini, cinematographer Matthew Lewis, casting director Shaheen Baig, and supervising sound editor James Drake constructed the Netflix series.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
At the time, Montez was a corrections sergeant supervising other correctional officers.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Minimal staffing so that people are not watching you all the time, supervising you all time.
—Adam Sabes , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervising
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The Bills are coming off a season in which Allen earned MVP honors — ahead of Jackson — while overseeing an offense that finished second in the NFL in scoring.—
Associated press,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Farhana Bhula, Director of Film4 and Alice Whittemore, Development & Production Executive are overseeing the project for Film4.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Despite daunting market conditions, America’s youngest generation of adults is managing to break into the housing market in growing numbers.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fire containment Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Comments will also be easier to view while watching Reels.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Not even Mother Nature would stop him from watching his two favorite soccer teams compete against each other.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Best Friend Forever is handling world sales.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Anton is handling worldwide rights and co-repping North American rights with UTA Independent Film Group and Cinetic.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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The missions are now operating beyond their original design lives, but scientists say both instruments are in good health.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Service begins on May 4, 2026, with flights operating four times a week, departing Charlotte on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trump has long been a sports fan, often attending events on the campaign trail and golfing with famous athletes.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Carolyn Donaldson, who grew up across the street from Macedonia, remembers as a small child attending services there with her parents.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Merino wool also has natural temperature-regulating and odor-controlling properties—both of which are ideal for hiking.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Merino wool also has natural temperature-regulating and odor-controlling properties—both of which are ideal for hiking.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Complex carbs also are likely to contain fiber which is very helpful in regulating blood glucose concentration.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Supervising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervising. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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