as in manager
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 supervisor
Carole Smith, for example, has two official credits on the film, production secretary and wardrobe supervisor.
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Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
Lamond was the supervisor of the Intelligence Branch of the MPD’s Homeland Security Bureau at the time.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
Implications for the Workforce: Self-Leadership and Motivation Flattened structures mean fewer direct supervisors, necessitating that individuals interested in management consider alternatives.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The neighbor claimed a tree branch scratched her car and the mail carrier later complained to his supervisor.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
Lamond was the supervisor of the Intelligence Branch of the MPD’s Homeland Security Bureau at the time.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 23 Dec. 2024
Implications for the Workforce: Self-Leadership and Motivation Flattened structures mean fewer direct supervisors, necessitating that individuals interested in management consider alternatives.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The neighbor claimed a tree branch scratched her car and the mail carrier later complained to his supervisor.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for supervisor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisor
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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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Tannenbaum was a Dolphins executive from 2015 to 2018.Mike Sando, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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That appears to be the mantra for fashion executives kicking off the year, as Milan Men’s Fashion Week opens on Friday.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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Some parents, for example, said nursing home administrators told them their children couldn’t go home until the family had a large private bedroom for the disabled child.Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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The test administrator injects dye into the blood vessels.Sarah Bradley, Health, 17 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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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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“Supervisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisor. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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