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
Angela Hernandez-Cusick, a supervisor at the facility, said the animal had tissue damage extensive enough to require partial amputation of some of its toes.
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Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
But nearly all the Forest Service employees working on that project have since been fired or resigned, including a resignation by the top supervisor of the White River forest, Shroll said.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
Eliminated positions include drivers, lift truck operators, mechanics, security officers, cellar supervisors, viticulturists and microbiology technicians, according to the publication.
—Wes Woods Ii, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Spotnitz serves as writing supervisor as well as executive producer, alongside Big Light’s Adrian Banyard.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
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Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
But nearly all the Forest Service employees working on that project have since been fired or resigned, including a resignation by the top supervisor of the White River forest, Shroll said.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
Eliminated positions include drivers, lift truck operators, mechanics, security officers, cellar supervisors, viticulturists and microbiology technicians, according to the publication.
—Wes Woods Ii, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Spotnitz serves as writing supervisor as well as executive producer, alongside Big Light’s Adrian Banyard.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisor
Noun
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General manager Chad Buchanan confirmed as much during an appearance on the Setting The Pace podcast.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Other alternative manager companies also struggled amid the economic uncertainty.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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On Tuesday, the head of the EU’s executive unveiled a plan to enable governments to borrow more to increase their defense spending, as well as military support for Kyiv.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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The series is written, executive produced and co-showrun by Hunter, who also directs, and Carr.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Former regional administrator Aglipay also said that the relocation of the Chicago regional office should not affect the ability of field staff to serve small-business owners.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the ensuing years, after she was promoted to be the prison’s health services administrator in 2006, Niecko, a U.S. military veteran, began to trust Creech with her own well-being.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2025
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Ilya Shapiro, a senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, is also a staunch free speech proponent.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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The montage moved a little fast, maybe, with mini-clips for actors but not writers or directors; perhaps Robert Towne deserved a few lines of dialogue.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Long Beach’s towing and lien sales superintendent, Robert Givens, said the city averages about 200 auction sales each month.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The same day the Miami Herald and The Tributary published its investigation into the Miami-Dade school district’s school bus safety program, superintendent Jose Dotres issued a memo addressing criticism of the program.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Supervisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisor. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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