1
as in overseeing
to be in charge of
for each sailboat an experienced hand is assigned to supervise a novice seaman
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2
as in managing
to look after and make decisions about
supervises all the affairs of the athletic club, including hiring someone to run the summer tennis camp
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as in watching
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
we need someone to supervise the construction project while the foreman is in the hospital
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Recent Examples of supervising
Nadella is also supervising major changes in units such as Xbox and has become more hands-on with product development.
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Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Army investigations have repeatedly pointed to the same factors contributing to fatal training incidents including sleep deprivation, inadequate training and inexperienced leaders supervising high-risk exercises.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The family's complaint accuses the church of negligence in operating the event and in supervising the volunteer who allegedly placed the recording device.
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Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
And no adults were supervising me.
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Kenneth Okeke,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Who’s supervising the treatment, an MD or NP, or only a wellness coach?
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Linthicum has experience leading teams and supervising attorneys.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Prevent encounters by keeping your yard tidy, supervising your dog outdoors, and training them to avoid snakes.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Mark Montefiore is executive producer, with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer and Logan Midroni as producer for New Metric Media.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Army investigations have repeatedly pointed to the same factors contributing to fatal training incidents including sleep deprivation, inadequate training and inexperienced leaders supervising high-risk exercises.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The family's complaint accuses the church of negligence in operating the event and in supervising the volunteer who allegedly placed the recording device.
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Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
And no adults were supervising me.
—
Kenneth Okeke,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Who’s supervising the treatment, an MD or NP, or only a wellness coach?
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Linthicum has experience leading teams and supervising attorneys.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Prevent encounters by keeping your yard tidy, supervising your dog outdoors, and training them to avoid snakes.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Mark Montefiore is executive producer, with Max Wolfond serving as supervising producer and Logan Midroni as producer for New Metric Media.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervising
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From overseeing the Dodgers during one of the franchise's most influential eras to remaining involved in ownership and player development across the sport, the family's impact extended well beyond the major leagues.
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The judge overseeing the wrongful death civil case that John O'Keefe's family filed against Karen Read admonished more than a dozen lawyers involved in the case on Wednesday.
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Portugal’s biggest warning sign came in their final clash, with Colombia managing 24 shots on goal — their most recorded in a World Cup game.
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There’s less enthusiasm for FIFA’s role in managing the World Cup.
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Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
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With a holiday weekend around the corner, most people are thinking about watching fireworks or sitting out on the beach.
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The way Luke is handling the love triangle with Joy and Gen makes Nathan and Joe look like sage old men.
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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Wayne County prosecutors charged 29-year-old Nicholas Alexander Lee-Nathan with two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of operating while intoxicated causing death, and two counts of reckless driving causing death.
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That playbook still works for some businesses, particularly those operating in sectors that continue to attract significant venture interest or those pursuing opportunities that require substantial upfront investment.
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The indictment alleges that the defendants — Harman Pahal, 21, Cameron Chouanmasay, 20, Colton Malone, 21, Julian Calderon, 20, and Jaskarn Batth, 20 — met while attending Bullard High School in Fresno.
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Most cases involved people attending their first hearing in their immigration case.
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The Argentine legend unlocked the Cape Verde defense in the 29th minute, controlling a long diagonal pass with one touch in the box and promptly flicking it over the head of a charging Vozinha.
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Intelligent power switches can monitor electrical flow while controlling loads more efficiently.
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The progress is a huge step toward regulating tech companies.
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Acclimatisation involves repeatedly exercising in hot conditions so the body begins sweating earlier and becomes better at regulating its core temperature.
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“Supervising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervising. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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