1
as in to oversee
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 to manage
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 to watch
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 supervise
Tips like keeping dogs leashed, supervising animals, especially near water, and knowing the area can all assist in keeping everyone—the alligator, pets, and our community—safe.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Brown, a Nashville producer who has supervised bestselling songs by Reba McEntire, George Strait and many others will join the nonperformer category.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2025
Among the film’s interviewees are two former nuns at the school and the abbot who supervised several of the priests accused of rape and murder.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
By strictly supervising the pasteurization process, Evangelina ensured that no infants would die due to tainted milk supplies.
—Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Brown, a Nashville producer who has supervised bestselling songs by Reba McEntire, George Strait and many others will join the nonperformer category.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2025
Among the film’s interviewees are two former nuns at the school and the abbot who supervised several of the priests accused of rape and murder.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
By strictly supervising the pasteurization process, Evangelina ensured that no infants would die due to tainted milk supplies.
—Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervise
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In addition, Tobey oversees Lionsgate’s AI initiatives designed to increase production, marketing and distribution efficiency and provide new tools for filmmakers, including its partnership with Runway.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Joan Jett and her company Blackheart have entered into a partnership with hit songwriter Evan Bogart’s Seeker Music to oversee the legendary rock artist’s catalog together, The Hollywood Reporter can report exclusively.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Advice for other state leaders on managing this moment in the energy revolution?—
Joan Michelson,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Learning to manage stress—through mindfulness, meditation, or simply taking breaks—has been crucial for managing my condition.—
Edward Taguba,
Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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Grab a spot on the front porch and watch boats float by on the river.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Then watch The Pitt (Max) Photo: Max This is the year’s best medical procedural and the Second Coming of a ’90s TV procedural, reborn in the guise of a streaming show.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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There were other notable AI appearances at SXSW including Rivian, which is on the road to Level 3 autonomy and had a thrilling Electric Joyride where passengers could experience how well the electric car handles tricky terrain and steep curves.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The big picture: The council's vote threw a last-minute snag into a plan, years in the making, to centrally organize St. Paul's garbage collection, with a single hauler handling most of the work.—
Kyle Stokes,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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Debt Relief in New York: How to Find a Debt Settlement Provider Several debt settlement companies operate within the Empire State.—
Kat Tretina,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Vimeo has been operating in the space for some time, offering a suite of tools to help video producers distribute and monetize their content.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Apparently, the two women even attended said friend’s weekend-long baby shower (yeah, seems that’s a thing).—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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The 37-year-old Los Angeles native attended Harvard-Westlake, the same high school as Thompson and her younger sister and Angel City teammate Gisele, and experienced that same World Cup, though Riley plays for New Zealand.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Aside from crime, the advisory spotlights the dangers around jet skiing and boating in the Bahamas, noting that the boating industry is not well regulated and some watercraft are not licensed, which has led to injury and death.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Mood-Cognition Feedback Loop Beyond cognition, caffeine can also regulate mood.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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They’re more geared toward controlling it, with uniform requirements that do more to hinder progress than protect the marketplace.—
Mary Anna Mancuso,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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In the second half, with a solid lead, the Wolverines continued to control the tempo, and their defense held strong, shutting out the Mustangs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Supervise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervise. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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