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as in oversight
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
one of your responsibilities will be the supervision of all fund-raising activities for the club
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
one of the senior editors took over supervision of the project while the editor-in-chief was on maternity leave
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Recent Examples of supervision
A little over five weeks after her daughter’s drowning incident, Mara and their family received a letter from CPS that the case had been closed after the agency failed to prove neglectful supervision.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The version screening at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival was restored by The Walt Disney Studios using a new 4K 16-bit scan of the original negative at Roundabout Entertainment under the supervision of directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Instagram doesn't allow parents to read direct messages, and starting November 2025, supervision will no longer extend to a teen's Threads profile.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
For those who lack access to medical supervision, Kahler said, the safest course is to proceed with an agonizing level of caution.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The version screening at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival was restored by The Walt Disney Studios using a new 4K 16-bit scan of the original negative at Roundabout Entertainment under the supervision of directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Instagram doesn't allow parents to read direct messages, and starting November 2025, supervision will no longer extend to a teen's Threads profile.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
For those who lack access to medical supervision, Kahler said, the safest course is to proceed with an agonizing level of caution.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supervision
Noun
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Supporters call Shalom Wildlife zoo a 'magical place' While some critics say Wisconsin's loose oversight leaves too many gaps, Shalom's supporters see a very different story.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The push for fully autonomous systems, agents that plan, reason, and act without human oversight, has created an automation theater where demos impress, but production systems disappoint.—
Joel Hron,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Vishal Shah will lead AI product management, per an internal memo.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Our software integrates with any retail management system (RMS) or warehouse management system (WMS) to make donating more seamless than ever before, unlocking environmental, social and governance (ESG) wins, operational savings and brand loyalty in one platform.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 6,713-acre high-country estate, previously owned by David and Paula Flitner, returns to the family under the stewardship of its next generation, Greg and Pam Flitner.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Donating to these organizations or joining one of their trail stewardship days can make a tangible difference.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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Johnson reportedly regained control of the vehicle and attempted to flee again, but police executed a ramming technique, known as a tactical vehicle intervention, to disable the vehicle, the release says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Consumers are advised to check their medication bottles and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacy for guidance.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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The program provides updates and guidance for travelers to each particular country, and also allows the local embassy to contact the traveler in the event of an emergency.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60% the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation for a vessel meant to revolutionize Beijing’s fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The federal government allocated funds for SNAP and WIC's October operations in September.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their huge fortunes are the legitimate wages of superintendence; in the struggle for existence, money is the token of success.—
Jeffery Vacante,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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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
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In this there’s a distinct echo of the process currently in use for determining which visas (permanent or temporary) will be revoked under the current administration.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Eleanor Roosevelt, who professionalized the office of the first lady during her husband's administration, was also a frequent user of the East Wing.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Supervision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supervision. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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