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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
This includes 27 baggage handlers, 23 service agents, four supervisors, one facility manager and one lead supervisor.
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Chase Jordan
updated November 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Authored by Chairwoman Nicholson Bovell and co-sponsored by 12 county supervisors, including 1st District Supervisor Anne O’Connor, the resolution directs the county to take action to address food insecurity during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The count does not include assistant chief immigration judges (ACIJ), who are courthouse supervisors and also have their own dockets.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
At the time, Guilfoyle was working in the San Francisco district attorney's office while Newsom served on the board of supervisors.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Established in 2012 by Patty Macmillan, Allegro is a boutique agency specializing in representing composers and music supervisors.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The HMMAs honor composers, songwriters and music supervisors around the world for their contributions over the previous year in music for film, TV, video games and more.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Sutter County supervisors this week approved pay raises and additional time-off benefits to entice and retain deputy district attorneys after losing prosecutors and struggling to hire new ones.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Over the last few months, notices have trickled down through supervisors to inform employees at Goddard of several facility closures.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Chase Jordan
updated November 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Authored by Chairwoman Nicholson Bovell and co-sponsored by 12 county supervisors, including 1st District Supervisor Anne O’Connor, the resolution directs the county to take action to address food insecurity during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The count does not include assistant chief immigration judges (ACIJ), who are courthouse supervisors and also have their own dockets.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
At the time, Guilfoyle was working in the San Francisco district attorney's office while Newsom served on the board of supervisors.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Established in 2012 by Patty Macmillan, Allegro is a boutique agency specializing in representing composers and music supervisors.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The HMMAs honor composers, songwriters and music supervisors around the world for their contributions over the previous year in music for film, TV, video games and more.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Sutter County supervisors this week approved pay raises and additional time-off benefits to entice and retain deputy district attorneys after losing prosecutors and struggling to hire new ones.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Over the last few months, notices have trickled down through supervisors to inform employees at Goddard of several facility closures.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisors
Noun
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As much as possible, both managers will put their faith in the tried and trusted.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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Players, coaches, executives and ownership groups have come and gone, but the team remains despite a lengthy and emotional relocation saga that nearly resulted in a move to Seattle.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Most network executives are at least somewhat sophisticated and have a decent sense of humor.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As part of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations, administrators cannot interfere with or restrict federal and civil aviation activities, explained Stephanie McFarland, a spokesperson for airport officials.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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As a result, parents who schedule vacations during the school year often find themselves at odds with both attendance policies and administrators like Johnson, who see such decisions as undermining classroom continuity and accountability.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The memo, sent to regional SNAP directors, covered the 50% food stamp payments families would receive for this month as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Grossmont Healthcare District directors will consider hiring a new chief executive officer on Tuesday, potentially choosing an individual with significant experience in East County.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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That money, superintendents say, is desperately needed in their districts.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
22 Oct. 2025
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Many of the problems the Statesman and ProPublica heard from superintendents had disproportionate impacts on students with disabilities.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Supervisors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisors. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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