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
Before Tuesday’s vote, county supervisors gave her little opportunity to defend her agency.
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Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The last special election, in 2023, for a county supervisor saw just 22.7% voter turnout — compared with 55% turnout in November's general election — and this one could be on track for similarly low engagement.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 4 Apr. 2025
Traceability was one reason, said Olivia Lyster, the brand’s sourcing supervisor.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Trotta showed a department directive signed by Burke, which instructed officers to notify a supervisor when contacted by an outside law enforcement agency.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The last special election, in 2023, for a county supervisor saw just 22.7% voter turnout — compared with 55% turnout in November's general election — and this one could be on track for similarly low engagement.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 4 Apr. 2025
Traceability was one reason, said Olivia Lyster, the brand’s sourcing supervisor.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
Trotta showed a department directive signed by Burke, which instructed officers to notify a supervisor when contacted by an outside law enforcement agency.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisor
Noun
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General manager Chris Drury has to make decisions involving his coach, his core and the players in supporting roles.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Hall was also a program manager with the California State Department of Water Resources.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Her film credits include Coach Carter, Wild Hogs and The To Do List, and she executive produced the TV series Blue Mountain State.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 57-year-old executive is now hoping to get the case thrown out due to a legal technicality.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Some administrators have privately seethed at the proposal, cynical at the motives of the power countries.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ostensibly, all of these actions were taken because of the university administrators' approach to protests about the conflict in Gaza, which the administration has characterized as allowing antisemitism.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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There’s also Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, and Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, two behind-the-scenes senior officials helping to shape, implement and message around Trump’s economic plans.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Who is directing Toy Story 5? Stanton, a longtime Pixar director known for classics like Finding Nemo and A Bug’s Life, will direct Toy Story 5.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Jayne Willard, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, said the district selects new courses based on industry trends, student interest, future careers and post-secondary preparation.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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In autumn cooling temperatures push superintendents into a transition mode, preparing their courses for frost and snow.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Supervisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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