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as in supervised
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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as in handled
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
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as in watched
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
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as in examined
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
her job was to oversee each and every dish before it left the kitchen and was served to a customer
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Recent Examples of oversaw
Heathcock oversaw the opening of Costco in Loomis last year and other development projects throughout his time as town manager.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In 1927, President Calvin Coolidge oversaw the renovation of the upper floors and attic of the White House.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
One of the defendants, Ievgen Krachun, was identified as the person who oversaw the gambling as it was allegedly being committed inside the home, according to the indictment.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent oversaw a series of unorthodox steps aimed at stabilizing Argentine assets after the peso had plunged in the wake of Milei’s party suffering a stinging defeat in a key provincial ballot last month.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Milwauke County Circuit Court Judge Kori Ashley oversaw Little's hearing.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
But his request was denied by the judge who oversaw his trial.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
David Krumholtz portrays Al Teller — a record label executive who oversaw the release of Springsteen's album Nebraska.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Ronald Reagan, who oversaw a major remodel of the screening room, also watched a mix of new movies and classics, including Stagecoach, Yankee Doodle Dandy, and, bizarrely, Warren Beatty's communist biopic Reds.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In 1927, President Calvin Coolidge oversaw the renovation of the upper floors and attic of the White House.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
One of the defendants, Ievgen Krachun, was identified as the person who oversaw the gambling as it was allegedly being committed inside the home, according to the indictment.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent oversaw a series of unorthodox steps aimed at stabilizing Argentine assets after the peso had plunged in the wake of Milei’s party suffering a stinging defeat in a key provincial ballot last month.
—Daniel Flatley, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Milwauke County Circuit Court Judge Kori Ashley oversaw Little's hearing.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
But his request was denied by the judge who oversaw his trial.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
David Krumholtz portrays Al Teller — a record label executive who oversaw the release of Springsteen's album Nebraska.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Ronald Reagan, who oversaw a major remodel of the screening room, also watched a mix of new movies and classics, including Stagecoach, Yankee Doodle Dandy, and, bizarrely, Warren Beatty's communist biopic Reds.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversaw
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Hoban supervised construction of the porticoes on the north and south sides of the building that Latrobe originally designed in 1807.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Russia’s strategic nuclear forces carried out a readiness test supervised by the country’s President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, the Kremlin said.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Hubbarth handled it pretty well, asking a couple of questions on the issues and producing a little news.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Caliendo handled the rest of the game, allowing no quarterback pressures on 32 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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But those who’ve watched the Blackhawks on a nightly basis know Spencer Knight has been masking some familiar defensive deficiencies.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The next day, when both South Korean ships sailed toward two Chinese aquaculture structures, they were closely watched by the Chinese coast guard.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to a recent documentary, police have examined whether Revak might have been connected to as many as five different homicides over a 14-year span, including the disappearance of Huisentruit.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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For instance, the team examined SIRT1, a post-translational regulator linked to inflammation and cancer.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Carter hadn’t managed to build a profitable business with his attempt to recapture Vanity Fair’s old spirit (and luxury advertising base).—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Larson was one of the four drivers including Hamlin, Chase Briscoe and William Byron in contention for the title, but Larson managed to finish in third position, ahead of the other three contenders to claim the championship.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The meeting was widely attended by investment firms, hedge funds, and others interested in future business in Venezuela, said Rafael de la Cruz, the director of the US office of Machado and Edmundo González Urritia, who is recognized by the US as the winner of the last Venezuelan election.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The couple held a wedding celebration over the weekend in Pennsylvania attended by friends, family, and fellow politicians.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The accounts, reviewed by Fox News Digital, display an identical profile picture, consistent with the image cited in the affidavit.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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But this isn’t the end for the beloved barbecue business, which never had a brick-and-mortar and has largely operated as a caterer for birthday parties, weddings and other events.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The chainsaw is battery-operated and is sold either individually as a bare tool that includes a chain and bar cover and blade wrench, or as a kit that includes two M18 batteries, an M18 battery charger, a chain and bar cover and a blade wrench, according to the notice.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Oversaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversaw. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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