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
Music supervisor, arranger and orchestrator Tom Kitt is a two-time Tony, two-time Emmy, two-time Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner known best for writing the hit musical Next to Normal.
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Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Two-time Tony winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, Almost Famous) will serve as music supervisor, arranger and orchestrator, with Mike Bosner producing.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Two hours later, Hermosillo found himself on a video conference call where he was informed by his supervisor that he would be put on a monthlong paid administrative leave, and that his job would be terminated.
—Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Roughly half of the workers (53%) with an immediate supervisor or boss report discussing career goals and opportunities with that person often (19%) or occasionally (34%).
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Two-time Tony winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, Almost Famous) will serve as music supervisor, arranger and orchestrator, with Mike Bosner producing.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Two hours later, Hermosillo found himself on a video conference call where he was informed by his supervisor that he would be put on a monthlong paid administrative leave, and that his job would be terminated.
—Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Roughly half of the workers (53%) with an immediate supervisor or boss report discussing career goals and opportunities with that person often (19%) or occasionally (34%).
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervisor
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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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Hertz shares surged more than 56% after hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman disclosed a stake in the rental car company.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Google sent letters as recently as last week reiterating that its agreements did not prohibit the companies from installing other AI products on new devices, Google executive Peter Fitzgerald testified on Tuesday.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has transferred broad administrative powers over the Department of the Interior to Tyler Hassen, a former oil executive with ties to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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About 1,200 kids pass through Idaho’s foster care system every year, Laura Denner, administrator of Family and Community Partnerships, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2025
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When Liz Ryan departed as administrator of the Department of Justice’s juvenile division in January, its website was flush with opportunities for state and local law enforcement as well as nonprofits to apply for federal funding for a myriad of initiatives that help children.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
23 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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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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The seven trustees oversee the superintendent and manage the district with a $524 million budget.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Donations under $5,000 without disbursement conditions may be accepted by the superintendent or the executive director of community partnerships & engagement.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Supervisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervisor. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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