SUPERVISED Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

supervised

verb

past tense of supervise

as in handled

to be in charge of for each sailboat an experienced hand is assigned to supervise a novice seaman

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as in managed

to look after and make decisions about supervises all the affairs of the athletic club, including hiring someone to run the summer tennis camp

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as in watched

to take charge of especially on behalf of another we need someone to supervise the construction project while the foreman is in the hospital

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Recent Examples of supervised Englert also supervised the stunning cinematography, and one marvels at how this often silly film looks so smart. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026 At the time of his arrest, McQuay supervised about 15 officers assigned to a patrol unit in Fresno’s northeast policing district. — Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Just last weekend, Sheerazie supervised a group of Boy Scouts digging a 2-foot-deep swale as part of an Eagle Scout Service Project at Arlington Garden. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Moton discussed it and his future with numerous people, including his family and Panthers team doctor Nancy Gritter, who supervised much of his care. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 The restoration was supervised by Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins, who shot the original film. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 While at Netflix, Belgrad supervised a team of 35 production executives including Film VPs Kira Goldberg and Jason Young as well as VP of Original Studio Film Ori Murmur. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 Desjardins worked with Brookhaven mechanical engineer Jonathon Greene, an RIT alumnus who supervised the project. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 The women playing their wives inventoried the encampment and supervised a flock of children on scooters and bikes. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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The second-year fifth-round pick started at the MIKE spot and handled green-dot responsibilities on his way to recording six tackles and being active throughout the night.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Resolution is often a complex legal and financial negotiation, best handled by experienced advisors who understand creditor behavior.

— Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of handled

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And insurers controlled by former Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter lent billions to companies tied to his financial empire, leading to lawsuits and an SEC investigation.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Most concerning of all was Dolan’s installation of his longtime crony, Isaiah Thomas, on the board of a new corporate entity that controlled the Knicks.

— Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of controlled

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Johan Enslin, an ARPA-E program director, envisions a grid in which power can be converted, directed and managed automatically—much like the way data are routed around the Internet—rather than merely stepped up or down.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Judd Apatow directed the Macdonald documentary, now streaming, and co-directed the one on Bamford, which premieres Friday.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of directed

Verb

The answers depend on how services are operated and the commitments companies are prepared to make.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The affected rail line, used by trains operated by Metrolink and Amtrak that connect Orange County to San Diego and offer picturesque ocean views, has long been threatened by coastal erosion.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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