as in manager
a person who manages or directs something
the salesclerk said she would have to ask her supervisor if I could return the defective CD without a receipt
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Recent Examples of supervisor
This position oversees area and program supervisors and ensures critical path deadlines are met for high-profile and dangerous building projects in the city.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Zack Scrivner, a former Kern County supervisor, was charged with felony child abuse in February after he was accused of inappropriately touching one of his children in 2024.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Petya Holevich, a house cleaning expert and supervisor at Fantastic Services, agrees.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
According to the lawsuit, the former employee later admitted to colluding with a former Denny’s supervisor to divert the funds.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Zack Scrivner, a former Kern County supervisor, was charged with felony child abuse in February after he was accused of inappropriately touching one of his children in 2024.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Petya Holevich, a house cleaning expert and supervisor at Fantastic Services, agrees.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
According to the lawsuit, the former employee later admitted to colluding with a former Denny’s supervisor to divert the funds.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisor
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To address the problem, water managers many years ago lowered the levels, but the tree islands never recovered, leaving ghosts of islands that lack the elevation to support the majestic hardwoods found in other parts of the Everglades, such as cypress, pond apple and pop ash trees.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Krupp said at the time that the restructuring would affect middle- and upper-level managers, not front-line caseworkers.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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The New York Giants parted with a longtime high-ranking executive just one day after introducing John Harbaugh as head coach.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Unlike some executives, Hunn often hits the streets, attending virtually every event sponsored by CalOptima to educate and provide medical services to the public — including local fairs and back-to-school programs.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Beyond potential political resistance, implementing the name changes saddles campus administrators with costly and time-consuming busywork, including updating legal documents, maps and physical signage.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hospital administrators immediately put Hannah in a secluded room with someone at the door to keep all visitors out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Brady, executive director of communications for the district, said Tiger Team Two met at least once a month from September to December to discuss and evaluate school enrollment, the capacity and upkeep and condition of each campus, finances and boundaries for each school.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Last week, former Marni creative director Francesco Risso was appointed creative director of casual wear brand GU, which is owned by Uniqlo’s Japanese parent company Fast Retailing.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026
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The superintendent said class size is the deciding factor.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Feagins has been a teacher, counselor, principal and superintendent during her time in education and is now seeking the Democratic nomination for Shelby County mayor.—
Brooke Muckerman,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Supervisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisor. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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