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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
The supervisors also voted on a spending plan for the money, which would have the largest chunk of funds go to care for uninsured residents.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Warren establishes a Kempo Goju dojo in Kosovo Outside Kempo Goju, Warren served as a Wisconsin state trooper, and in 2000, his supervisors offered him an opportunity to travel to Europe to train police in Štrpce, Kosovo.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The two supervisors said this is a way for voters in the county to ensure healthcare access.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
That means the ultimate authority about how this funding will be spent lies with supervisors.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The same day, one of Castro’s supervisors, Sgt.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Like Cincinnati police, Schuler said sheriff's office supervisors usually take on complaints regarding less severe policy violations, such as a deputy speeding on a highway or answering the phone rudely.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
These are welcome changes, but the NTSB found that frontline air traffic controllers feared retaliation from FAA supervisors for raising safety concerns before the collision.
—Marc Scribner, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Prior to any charging decision, investigating detectives and supervisors regularly meet with prosecutors in the Cook County state’s attorney’s office.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Warren establishes a Kempo Goju dojo in Kosovo Outside Kempo Goju, Warren served as a Wisconsin state trooper, and in 2000, his supervisors offered him an opportunity to travel to Europe to train police in Štrpce, Kosovo.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The two supervisors said this is a way for voters in the county to ensure healthcare access.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
That means the ultimate authority about how this funding will be spent lies with supervisors.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The same day, one of Castro’s supervisors, Sgt.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Like Cincinnati police, Schuler said sheriff's office supervisors usually take on complaints regarding less severe policy violations, such as a deputy speeding on a highway or answering the phone rudely.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
These are welcome changes, but the NTSB found that frontline air traffic controllers feared retaliation from FAA supervisors for raising safety concerns before the collision.
—Marc Scribner, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Prior to any charging decision, investigating detectives and supervisors regularly meet with prosecutors in the Cook County state’s attorney’s office.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisors
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The funding round draws support from major alternative asset managers, signaling a shift in how the private sector views advanced nuclear deployment.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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People with non-linear paths often worry about how their experience and qualifications will be perceived by hiring managers, investors, or senior leaders.—
Ashley Herd,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In between explaining the Capex increase, executives on Wednesday's call played up AI wins from the quarter.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wayne Township also offers a three-year apprenticeship program, and administrators are pursuing virtual work opportunities for students for whom transportation could be a barrier.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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School administrators are preparing for immigration-enforcement operations at pickup and drop-off.—
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Two city directors were absent.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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This year’s selections focused on characters as a core driver of IP competitiveness, recognizing the actors who portrayed beloved characters alongside the directors, producers and writers who brought them to life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Oklahoman asked superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from across the Oklahoma City area to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their student.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
9 Feb. 2026
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If that number is amount is exceeded, and some schools have reached that point in Metro Detroit, superintendents need to ask state officials for additional emergency days or start scheduling makeup days.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Supervisors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisors. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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