as in managers
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 supervisors
County supervisors ordered staff to develop a plan to speed up the payments.
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Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
At the meeting, supervisors wanted to know what's going on.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Legal Aid Society, which analyzed city data and released its findings Monday, said the ramifications of police misconduct will continue to be a problem because the NYPD too often fails to discipline officers and supervisors — especially if the allegations don’t make headlines.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Public backing for keeping the name Sutter Buttes included a petition drive and a letter signed by Sutter County supervisors opposing the change.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
But reforming County Medical Services is a longer-term priority that supervisors need to get started on now, Gibbs said.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The music supervisors behind the trailers for Warner Bros’ One Battle After Another and HBO’s The White Lotus also took home trophies.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
Fifty-four percent of court supervisors are also gone — which means that those who remain are managing multiple courts at once.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
The suit alleges that DCFS investigators and supervisors were aware of reports of domestic violence in the home but failed to take the reports seriously and conducted an improper investigation.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
At the meeting, supervisors wanted to know what's going on.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Legal Aid Society, which analyzed city data and released its findings Monday, said the ramifications of police misconduct will continue to be a problem because the NYPD too often fails to discipline officers and supervisors — especially if the allegations don’t make headlines.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Public backing for keeping the name Sutter Buttes included a petition drive and a letter signed by Sutter County supervisors opposing the change.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
But reforming County Medical Services is a longer-term priority that supervisors need to get started on now, Gibbs said.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
The music supervisors behind the trailers for Warner Bros’ One Battle After Another and HBO’s The White Lotus also took home trophies.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
Fifty-four percent of court supervisors are also gone — which means that those who remain are managing multiple courts at once.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
The suit alleges that DCFS investigators and supervisors were aware of reports of domestic violence in the home but failed to take the reports seriously and conducted an improper investigation.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisors
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Nvidia’s stock rose Wednesday in anticipation of a strong report; asset managers noted that the market’s response is unpredictable given investors’ nerves.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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All cabin levels come with complimentary 24-hour room service, while the posh sky suites come with their own suite experience managers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Analysts and tech executives have warned that the memory shortage will persist well into next year.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, many technology executives broke with industry norms and openly backed Trump in 2024.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Historical Society sent a letter to the Village Board and some village administrators, stating that after carefully reviewing the village’s Downtown Master Plan, the Historical Society has determined that the removal of the downtown triangle is contrary to that plan.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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School officials said that Melissa ISD Police and campus administrators also responded to the scene, and the students' parents were notified immediately.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Far from merely giving orders, directors are participants in a social reality in which the most important results aren’t the naked-eye ones of deeds achieved but the magic infinitesimal moments that expand into big-screen spectacles.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Famously outspoken with directors, Duvall frequently clashed with Beresford on set while pushing for a more improvisational approach.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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First-year superintendents include Stephen Bournes in East Chicago, Matthew Hicks in Munster, Leigh Barnes in Union Township, and Paige McNulty in Tri-Township.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The superintendents' pleas come as school districts have struggled with funding issues and declining enrollment statewide, causing many to cut costs and slow hiring.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Supervisors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisors. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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