Thesaurus results for SUPERVISOR

supervisor

noun

ˈsü-pər-ˌvī-zər

Definition of supervisor

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 Former and current Secret Service supervisors told MS NOW that prior vice presidents generally avoided using expensive government resources for the convenience of their family or their children’s schedules. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 The body remained in the aisle for four hours before a mortuary removed it, the store supervisor told KCBS. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 In a High Court case that opened Tuesday, former warehouse supervisor Ng Yiu-lun and ex-employee Cheung Ka-wai pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to steal. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Our supervisors are paid FIFA employees who manage to maintain a cheerful outlook under what are sometimes stressful conditions. — Eric Nager, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for supervisor

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Noun

Clement, whose own All-Star rise was influenced by Mattingly, praised his former coach's success, noting his reunion with his son, the Phillies' general manager.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Cole had dominated the Dodgers over six innings when New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone came out for a visit.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of manager

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By that point, Walsh believed, coaches and executives should embrace change or risk becoming stagnant.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Company executives have stated that engine deliveries are rising in line with Boeing’s production goals, ensuring sufficient supply as airlines continue expanding their long-haul fleets.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Definition of executive

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The change is targeted for May 31, 2027, a TSA employee in Tampa said they were told during a town hall Monday led by Adam Stahl, acting TSA deputy administrator.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
But there is also huge potential to drive efficiency for employers, many of whom currently have no choice but to appoint teams of administrators to manage all the HR tasks that would be done automatically in an office environment.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of administrator

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The Po Delta is a haven for marine life, said Massimiliano Costa, director of the Po Delta Park that helps conserve and manage the local environment.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Backed by a six-piece band, that included four women and her longtime music director Brent Barcus, Twain strummed guitar for nearly all the songs.

— Karen Bliss, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026

Definition of director

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Jackson, the superintendent of enterprise services, said Park and Recreation is encouraged by the high retention rate.

— Diamy Wang July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
While the correct procurement procedures were not followed, the team in District 3 on the Upper West Side, where Samuels was then superintendent, found creative solutions to swiftly get more Spanish-speaking teachers in their classrooms.

— Lincoln Restler, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

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