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
Since supervisors always needed extra hands, they were consistently put to work ahead of schedule—giving them first priority to leave when tables closed.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Other members of the creative team include Ethan Popp (music supervisor), Dane Laffrey (scenic designer), and Tony winner Susan Hilferty (costume design).
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Los Angeles County supervisors also approved an emergency motion to put into place flood-control infrastructure and expedite and remove sediment in areas impacted by the fires.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Last summer, after two fires occurred at San Diego County battery storage facilities, San Diego County supervisors required county officials to draw up tighter rules that would restrict battery storage plants near homes, schools and other facilities.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Other members of the creative team include Ethan Popp (music supervisor), Dane Laffrey (scenic designer), and Tony winner Susan Hilferty (costume design).
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Los Angeles County supervisors also approved an emergency motion to put into place flood-control infrastructure and expedite and remove sediment in areas impacted by the fires.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
Last summer, after two fires occurred at San Diego County battery storage facilities, San Diego County supervisors required county officials to draw up tighter rules that would restrict battery storage plants near homes, schools and other facilities.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisor
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Michelle King, a Santa Barbara real estate agent and property manager with King & Co., said that luxury listings north of $20,000 per month have the highest demand.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Educate and Empower: Offer training and resources to hiring teams and managers to understand neurodiversity better and create an inclusive environment.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a substance abuse counselor, a music executive, and a surgeon, as well as both a fire captain and a fire lieutenant.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Media Capital are financing, with Phil Hunt executive producing for Head Gear and Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor executive producing for BondIt Media Capital.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Drifts had begun forming between buildings and visibility had shrunk to 50 yards by 10 a.m., and our administrator decided to close school.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
30 Jan. 2025
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The former administrator, Michael Whitaker, stepped down from his position on Inauguration Day last week.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2025
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More than 20 years later, Riklis’s loyal adaptation has opponents just as the book did, and even more so because of the nationality of its director.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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And that starts with a trio of other truly awful nominees: Kash Patel for FBI director, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Bobby Kennedy Jr. for secretary of health and human services.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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This week, the state superintendent and a number of local school districts outlined new guidance preparing students, staff, and families for possible ICE encounters.—
Rebecca Pryor,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Jan. 2025
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Most Popular Hartford schools superintendent stepping down.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Supervisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisor. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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