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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 effect is sharpest for computer and information workers, sales representatives, and office supervisors.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
There should be full transparency when assessments are changed and/or career scientists overruled by political appointees or other supervisors, including providing the original analyses.
—Jesse L. Goodman, STAT, 18 May 2026
Lee alleged an abundant anti-Asian sentiment in Price’s office during her tenure, including derogatory comments by supervisors and Price herself.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
All five sitting county supervisors are endorsing Luna.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 13 May 2026
The supervisors voted to put the measure on the ballot as a general tax, which gives them more leeway with how the money is spent and requires only a simple majority to pass.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The instruction to hang onto the old maps came in a May 4 email that also provided information on how local elections supervisors could obtain data to redraw their local maps to mesh with the new state one.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The order also applies to previous government efforts to get the page and the app disabled and taken down, and gives DOJ and DHS supervisors a week to notify officers who had been part of that effort.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The Republican contends the selection came down to Democratic supervisors picking a political ally.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
There should be full transparency when assessments are changed and/or career scientists overruled by political appointees or other supervisors, including providing the original analyses.
—Jesse L. Goodman, STAT, 18 May 2026
Lee alleged an abundant anti-Asian sentiment in Price’s office during her tenure, including derogatory comments by supervisors and Price herself.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
All five sitting county supervisors are endorsing Luna.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 13 May 2026
The supervisors voted to put the measure on the ballot as a general tax, which gives them more leeway with how the money is spent and requires only a simple majority to pass.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The instruction to hang onto the old maps came in a May 4 email that also provided information on how local elections supervisors could obtain data to redraw their local maps to mesh with the new state one.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The order also applies to previous government efforts to get the page and the app disabled and taken down, and gives DOJ and DHS supervisors a week to notify officers who had been part of that effort.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The Republican contends the selection came down to Democratic supervisors picking a political ally.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisors
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In a whirlwind 14 days, the PWHL announced the four expansion teams, two new general managers and finalists for major awards — all while Montreal and Ottawa played for the Walter Cup.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The next time a team member is struggling, Wendler says managers should resist the instinct to question motivation or fit.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Serving as EPs are Studiocanal executives, Anna Marsh, CEO of STUDIOCANAL and Chief Content Officer of Canal+, EVP of Global Production Ron Halpern and US Chief Creative Officer, Shana Eddy-Grouf, with Sudie Smyth leading Physical Production.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter's executive awards editor Scott Feinberg on his podcast, Awards Chatter, the 65-year-old actress recounted one particularly tense moment on set involving co-creator Larry David and executives from production company Castle Rock.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Though tourists and tourist sites are rarely touched by cartel violence in Mexico, critics say the graves are an embarrassment for state and city administrators.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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As Spanish speakers, some of whom speak little to no English, the mothers on the committee had faced challenges in communicating with teachers, administrators and city leaders about their children’s needs.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Elmorich says roughly 2,000 applications were received through an open call before the selection of the multidisciplinary participants, including graffiti artists, photographers, set designers and art directors.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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And while the film industry is one often considered to be ruled by informal gateways and insider circles, thus far, the Rover team hasn’t encountered any pushback from directors uneager to share their secrets.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Two interim superintendents were hired but quickly resigned.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Keely Roberts stepped down in 2023 after she and her son were injured during the Highland Park July 4 parade mass shooting, and two interim co-superintendents, Lynette Zimmer and Jim McKay, filled the role before Lawson.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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