1
as in handled
to be in charge of
for each sailboat an experienced hand is assigned to supervise a novice seaman
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as in managed
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 watched
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 supervised
At Surfside, the different beach areas are cleaned daily and supervised by lifeguards.
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Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Alvarez could face up to 20 years in prison, supervised release of at least five years to a lifetime, and a fine of up to $250,000.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Along with overseeing Sacramento economic development, Jasso also supervised animal care services, code enforcement and the city’s cultural services.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Last week, North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests from the country’s destroyer.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Last week, a Utah judge ruled that Paul can have supervised visits with Ever, until another hearing for a protective order later this month.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Muscle Distribution has announced plans to release the 2019 4K restoration, which was conducted by Criterion and supervised by May herself, beginning with a Film at Lincoln Center engagement in June before national expansion follows.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
In a March 25 court filing, federal prosecutors requested a prison sentence of 180 months, or 15 years, followed by three years’ supervised release.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Currently, 20 airports in the United States have private companies operating the security checkpoints under contracts supervised by the TSA.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Alvarez could face up to 20 years in prison, supervised release of at least five years to a lifetime, and a fine of up to $250,000.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Along with overseeing Sacramento economic development, Jasso also supervised animal care services, code enforcement and the city’s cultural services.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Last week, North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests from the country’s destroyer.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Last week, a Utah judge ruled that Paul can have supervised visits with Ever, until another hearing for a protective order later this month.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Muscle Distribution has announced plans to release the 2019 4K restoration, which was conducted by Criterion and supervised by May herself, beginning with a Film at Lincoln Center engagement in June before national expansion follows.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
In a March 25 court filing, federal prosecutors requested a prison sentence of 180 months, or 15 years, followed by three years’ supervised release.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Currently, 20 airports in the United States have private companies operating the security checkpoints under contracts supervised by the TSA.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervised
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James has handled the majority of the play-making responsibilities, had eight turnovers in each of the last two games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Distribution in Australia and New Zealand will be handled by Umbrella Entertainment.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Vivian explained that competition was so fierce, and budgets managed so tightly, that no producer could afford to extend filming by even a day.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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For a team that managed only three runs in the entire series against the Yankees and that hasn’t overcome more than a one-run deficit in a win, the early 4-0 hole felt insurmountable.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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No quarterback will be watched more than Josh Hoover, who takes over for Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza at defending national champion Indiana.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thomson, who became the Phillies manager in 2022, oversaw a team that started 9-19, which is tied with the Mets for the worst record in the majors entering Tuesday.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cohen stepped down that March 19, and Michelle Obama’s former chief of staff, Tina Tchen, oversaw the probe.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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If the user followed the instructions, including entering a PIN or scanning a QR code, their Signal accounts were linked to an external device controlled by the hackers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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McKinsey estimates that $100 trillion in wealth will pass to the next generation over the next few decades—and by 2030, 40% of investable wealth will be controlled by women.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to the complaint, Doe attended the private Owings Mills boarding school from 1975 through her graduation in 1987.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Modern operations consultancy Quail Group notes that in many organizations, operational systems drift toward rewarding visible activity, the messages sent, meetings attended, and tasks moved, while the deeper aim of meaningful outcomes becomes less prominent in day‑to‑day execution.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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All of which is to say the original film’s artistic accomplishments are perfectly possible to emulate — or imitate outright, as the sequel (again directed by Frankel, and written by Aline Brosh McKenna) is mostly content to do.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The film is directed and produced by Frank Licari and Hele Murphy.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The last time three carriers operated in the CENTCOM area of responsibility was back in 2003.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The facility will be operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group, which has held a contract with ICE for the site and two other Central Valley detention centers since 2019.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Supervised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervised. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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