as in superintendent
a person who watches and directs the work of other people in order to be sure that a job is done correctly
She was named overseer of new product development. government/industry overseers
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Recent Examples of overseer
Well, what if the Recruiter stops being an overseer and puts his own life on the line?
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Still grappling with survivors’ guilt, Gi-hun has spent three years steeped in paranoia and isolation while trying to come up with a plan to use his newfound wealth to not only stop the games but also to overthrow the system and its overseers.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
There is also the mysterious overseer of the games known as Front Man, who is revealed to be Hwang In-ho (Lee Byung-hun), a past winner of the games and the brother of police officer Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon).
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Those unanswered questions include how protagonist Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) would exact vengeance on the deadly Games’ overseer, the Front Man’s backstory, and what happens to the detective who managed to infiltrate the game—only to be shot in the end.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Still grappling with survivors’ guilt, Gi-hun has spent three years steeped in paranoia and isolation while trying to come up with a plan to use his newfound wealth to not only stop the games but also to overthrow the system and its overseers.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
There is also the mysterious overseer of the games known as Front Man, who is revealed to be Hwang In-ho (Lee Byung-hun), a past winner of the games and the brother of police officer Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon).
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Those unanswered questions include how protagonist Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) would exact vengeance on the deadly Games’ overseer, the Front Man’s backstory, and what happens to the detective who managed to infiltrate the game—only to be shot in the end.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overseer
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Trump could embolden their plans Century High School wins inaugural superintendent’s cup for Carroll fall sports Carroll career center fashion show presents student work in high-energy live display Juvenile court records in Maryland are not public.Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
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Just before Christmas, the organization also held a virtual training session with 29 superintendents about how to prepare for any immigration raids or deportations that affect their student populations.Didi Martinez, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Kings faced additional scrutiny when team owner Vivek Ranadive, general manager Monte McNair and assistant general manager Wes Wilcox refused to address the move publicly, leaving players to answer for the organization’s decision.Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
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Johnson hired the former Jets GM’s company to conduct his search for a new head coach and general manager.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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They were accompanied by 300 Ukrainian supervisors, French media reported.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Brookings Institute finds the tasks involved in entry-level knowledge jobs are much easier to automate than the ones done by supervisors.Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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While working with the organization City Year as executive director, Shafer was given the chance to return to Kansas City and lead a local chapter of the nonprofit, connecting schools with mentors and tutors.J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2025
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Vaccarello has been the creative director of Saint Laurent since 2016.Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Prada chief Patrizio Bertelli bought the two labels in the 1990s shopping spree with the goal to create a luxury pole.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Len Nielson, Cal Fire chief for prescribed fire, said the rain has improved for prescribed burns.Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Overseer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overseer. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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