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
And if supervisors discourage time for learning, the risks multiply.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
If a sponsor can’t produce a tax return or pay stubs for the last 60 consecutive days, they are being advised to turn in a note by their employer on official company letterhead, and case managers must be able to speak with a supervisor or human resources.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The supervisor on duty apologized for Pouncy and let the customer use the restroom, which made Pouncy feel unsupported.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
None of the five L.A. County supervisors responded to a request for comment.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
If a sponsor can’t produce a tax return or pay stubs for the last 60 consecutive days, they are being advised to turn in a note by their employer on official company letterhead, and case managers must be able to speak with a supervisor or human resources.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The supervisor on duty apologized for Pouncy and let the customer use the restroom, which made Pouncy feel unsupported.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
None of the five L.A. County supervisors responded to a request for comment.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisor
Noun
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So, how do the Premier League’s other managers react in these scenarios?—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Similarly, David Taffner, a 56-year-old manager in pharmaceuticals from Michigan, reflects on his own learning experience from his mother, Dorothy Taffner, who loved crossword puzzles and would solve them with his dad.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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Peter Watson and Gabrielle Stewart will executive produce together with True Brit founder and CEO Zygi Kamasa.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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The Croisette is often packed with tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of Hollywood stars, as well as studio executives, sales agents and journalists hustling from one meeting to another.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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As Hackers Attack — Here’s How Professionals Weigh In Testing coordinators and administrators criticized the lack of contingency planning.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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In states where lawmakers granted Medicaid access for undocumented immigrants, hospital administrators and faith groups, along with immigrant advocates, have helped push for the expansion of benefits.—
Laura Fitzgerald,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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Hemsley, often credited with creating UnitedHealth's key growth engine Optum, will continue to serve as the chair of the board and will stop receiving compensation as a director.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Despite her formidable workload as Dior’s artistic director of women’s collections, Chiuri has also taken on a personal project: restoring a historic theater in her hometown.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
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While these initiatives are fairly new, the issue they’re meant to address has been around since the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s organization of regional superintendents has previously said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Members of the coalition include a range of groups, including teachers, superintendents, school counselors, career-tech leaders, business groups and state agencies.—
Jim Cowen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Supervisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisor. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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