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as in supervision
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
under her lax superintendence the company eventually went bankrupt
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as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
the superintendence of the local music festival is handled jointly by the city and the county
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Recent Examples of superintendence
Their huge fortunes are the legitimate wages of superintendence; in the struggle for existence, money is the token of success.
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Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025
In exchange for help from the league in obtaining loans, a country had to accept the league’s superintendence of its economic affairs.
—Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022
We were told that Russia used these companies to hack the brains of suggestible yokels, and that only wise superintendence of social-media conversation by progressives could save the world from fascism.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
Another site turned up wooden boards used in the construction of a foundation relates Nicoletta Saviane, an archaeological consultant who works with the superintendence.
—Richard Pallardy, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2021
The era of progressive superintendence ironically began with the spread of disinformation, Buzzfeed’s release of the infamous Trump dossier.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
The letter urged the seven justices to scrap proposed changes to the rules of superintendence that govern the state’s courts.
—Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 19 July 2022
But, ironically enough, their preferred solutions — which invariably involve government superintendence — would be more likely to slow, rather than to expedite, any remedies.
—The Editors, National Review, 6 Apr. 2022
That, and not reflexive support, knee-jerk opposition, or arrogant superintendence of the debate, is patriotism.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 23 Feb. 2022
Jeffery Vacante, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025
In exchange for help from the league in obtaining loans, a country had to accept the league’s superintendence of its economic affairs.
—Branko Milanovic, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022
We were told that Russia used these companies to hack the brains of suggestible yokels, and that only wise superintendence of social-media conversation by progressives could save the world from fascism.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
Another site turned up wooden boards used in the construction of a foundation relates Nicoletta Saviane, an archaeological consultant who works with the superintendence.
—Richard Pallardy, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2021
The era of progressive superintendence ironically began with the spread of disinformation, Buzzfeed’s release of the infamous Trump dossier.
—The Editors, National Review, 31 Oct. 2022
The letter urged the seven justices to scrap proposed changes to the rules of superintendence that govern the state’s courts.
—Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 19 July 2022
But, ironically enough, their preferred solutions — which invariably involve government superintendence — would be more likely to slow, rather than to expedite, any remedies.
—The Editors, National Review, 6 Apr. 2022
That, and not reflexive support, knee-jerk opposition, or arrogant superintendence of the debate, is patriotism.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 23 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superintendence
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Parents shouldn’t give vitamin A without a doctor’s supervision, because giving too much can cause liver damage.—
Meg Wingerter,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, while therapeutic when used under medical supervision, testosterone's classification as a steroid means Kennedy's claim of not using anabolic steroids is technically incorrect.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The White House remains committed to the stewardship and preservation of its historic grounds.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2025
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By prioritizing sustainable infrastructure, the industry can pave the way for a future where technological progress and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.—
Chris Sharp,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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To avoid these pitfalls, companies need to treat office redesign as a change management project—not just a facilities project.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This is due to risk-off sentiments that will adversely affect the net fees and commission incomes of the banking, fund management, forex and security dealing segments.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration is drawing up plans that would end most of its routine food safety inspections work, multiple federal health officials tell CBS News, and effectively outsource this oversight to state and local authorities.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Avengers: Civil War, Ross essentially kicks off the conflict between Captain America and Iron Man by trying to force U.S. government oversight over the Avengers.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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The case raises questions about the Trump administration's adherence to limits set by the Supreme Court.—
Andrew Chung, Luc Cohen, Kristina Cooke,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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With Republicans holding a slim majority in the House and Senate, the courts have arguably become the main avenue for challenging the Trump administration's policy.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bailey’s lawsuit is the latest in a prolonged fight between city and state officials over funding of the Kansas City Police Department, which is under state control.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Guam plays a vital role in enabling the ability to operate forward by supporting logistics, command and control, and fleet readiness, the U.S. Navy said.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Tan began his career in 1999 at Louis Vuitton in retail and merchandising, later joining Burberry, holding various regional roles in retail operations and merchandising.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
11 Apr. 2025
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These advances will shift operations, teams, responsibility and strategic focus.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hunter’s defense, ball handling ability and 3-point shooting shined in March Madness and her inclusion in the starting five also brought out the best in Van Lith.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Recent polls show that a majority of Americans do not support the president's handling of the economy and blame him for what is going on, not Joe Biden.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Superintendence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superintendence. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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