superintending

verb

Definition of superintendingnext
present participle of superintend
1
as in supervising
to be in charge of superintends the construction of all scenery at the summer theater

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2
as in overseeing
to look after and make decisions about homeschooling parents who superintend their children's education

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3
as in watching
to take charge of especially on behalf of another whoever's superintending the warehouse will know what's been delivered today

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintending
  1. supervising
  2. overseeing
  3. managing
  4. operating
  5. regulating
  6. conducting
  7. governing
  8. running
Verb
  • For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Our production designer was in another country, just building away to his heart’s content, and nobody was there supervising.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of supervising
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  • First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since its founding in 1948, NASCAR has been a cornerstone of American motorsport, overseeing several high-profile racing series including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of overseeing
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  • Both women are managing consumer demand that has not only rebounded from Covid-era lows, but surpassed 2019 levels of activity.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.
    Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of managing
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  • Large manufacturers operating global facilities rely heavily on real-time data to enhance their supply chain visibility and agility.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Capella was charged with operating as a major trafficker, criminal possession of a weapon and criminally using drug paraphernalia.
    Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of operating
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  • As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While some states have moved forward with their own laws regulating the use of social media, state attorneys general are urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
    Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of regulating
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  • The remaining steps include finalizing Zena's go-to-market strategy and online consumer questionnaire, conducting an actual use trial with over 1,800 participants, and obtaining FDA and advisor committee review of OTC data.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of conducting
Verb
  • In the past half hour, Saudi Arabia has been confirmed by the sports governing body FIFA.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Netanyahu is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, and his governing coalition is now dependent on key members of the country’s far-right settler movement.
    Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of governing
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  • Adidas also remains embroiled in a long-running multinational trademark battle with Thom Browne regarding the use of stripes.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • At the same time, business leaders also need to grasp some core overarching principles related to the EEA to hit the ground running and ensure that success remains sustainable.
    Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of running
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