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
From compositors and supervisors these creatives represent the range of talent and experience helping the Canaries expand from production service to a VFX powerhouse.
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Under state law, supervisors are required to save paper ballots for 22 months after an election.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
As digitization and agentic AI reshape work from customer service to customs, DHL is also upskilling people for digital roles and training supervisors to lead the transition.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
The Orleans Justice Center is operating at only 60% staffing, and at the time of the escape, four supervisors and 36 staff members were monitoring 1,400 inmates, authorities said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Apparently, the plan was aborted after several FBI supervisors refused to cooperate, viewing it as inappropriate.
—The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
The analysis was conducted by an FBI special agent and authorized by two supervisors, according to the document.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Ask for feedback from your supervisors, share credit with your peers, and highlight collaborators.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Production assistants, production supervisors, assistant production supervisors, line producers and bidding producers are all subject to the new deal.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Under state law, supervisors are required to save paper ballots for 22 months after an election.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
As digitization and agentic AI reshape work from customer service to customs, DHL is also upskilling people for digital roles and training supervisors to lead the transition.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
The Orleans Justice Center is operating at only 60% staffing, and at the time of the escape, four supervisors and 36 staff members were monitoring 1,400 inmates, authorities said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Apparently, the plan was aborted after several FBI supervisors refused to cooperate, viewing it as inappropriate.
—The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
The analysis was conducted by an FBI special agent and authorized by two supervisors, according to the document.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Ask for feedback from your supervisors, share credit with your peers, and highlight collaborators.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Production assistants, production supervisors, assistant production supervisors, line producers and bidding producers are all subject to the new deal.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisors
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What’s more, 57% of regular employees using unapproved AI tools had approval from their managers.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Separation agreements are usually paired with nondisparagement and nondisclosure agreements, as well as company policies that muzzle most managers from discussing personnel matters with the press, to keep things damped down.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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With league executives certain Miller is on track for a bounce-back year, why shouldn’t the Hornets’ talented swingman feel just as confident?—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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As one of the Foundation’s top executives, Gatlin managed its daily operations, oversaw fundraising activities and had complete control over spending.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Lindstrom, on behalf of Rupert, is alleging the district retaliated against her for reporting unsafe classroom and conditions and publicly opposing school site administrators’ plans to eliminate full-day kindergarten at Phoebe Hearst.—
JENNAH PENDLETON,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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When several 14-year-old girls complained, the administrators at West Springfield High School told the girls to change faster or use a single-use restroom.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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Part of that was making a list of directors.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tobias Lindholm is one of the world’s greatest writer/directors and has the depth, restraint, integrity, clarity and power to honor this story.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Safety, legal enforcement, resource protection, and public access are all at stake as these incidents unfold against a backdrop of strained park operations and recent warnings from conservation advocates and former park superintendents.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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While teacher turnover has declined, the rate for principals and superintendents has risen.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Supervisors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisors. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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