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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
Reagan oversaw a 186% increase in the national debt– the biggest percentage increase in over 70 years.
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Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Hillard oversaw a community policing strategy that understood that perception becomes reality.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Cologne interim coach René Wagner oversaw a comeback to salvage a point in his first game but couldn't end the team's winless run, now at eight Bundesliga games.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Bondi also oversaw sweeping changes to the career workforce at the department.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
Bondi oversaw controversial release of Epstein files Prior to becoming the nation’s top prosecutor, Bondi vocally criticized a lack of transparency in the federal government’s case against Epstein.
—Politifact, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
Lappen oversaw the county's Behavioral Health Services division, which works with people with mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Hashem oversaw the group’s southern front, directing its operations across southern Lebanon, where Israel has intensified its ground and air campaign in recent weeks.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Coen, who coached Jacksonville to a 13-4 record and a division title in 2025, oversaw new Carolina linebacker Devin Lloyd’s breakout campaign.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Hillard oversaw a community policing strategy that understood that perception becomes reality.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Cologne interim coach René Wagner oversaw a comeback to salvage a point in his first game but couldn't end the team's winless run, now at eight Bundesliga games.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Bondi also oversaw sweeping changes to the career workforce at the department.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 2 Apr. 2026
Bondi oversaw controversial release of Epstein files Prior to becoming the nation’s top prosecutor, Bondi vocally criticized a lack of transparency in the federal government’s case against Epstein.
—Politifact, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
Lappen oversaw the county's Behavioral Health Services division, which works with people with mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Hashem oversaw the group’s southern front, directing its operations across southern Lebanon, where Israel has intensified its ground and air campaign in recent weeks.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Coen, who coached Jacksonville to a 13-4 record and a division title in 2025, oversaw new Carolina linebacker Devin Lloyd’s breakout campaign.
—Mike Kaye
march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversaw
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Muscle Distribution has announced plans to release the 2019 4K restoration, which was conducted by Criterion and supervised by May herself, beginning with a Film at Lincoln Center engagement in June before national expansion follows.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a March 25 court filing, federal prosecutors requested a prison sentence of 180 months, or 15 years, followed by three years’ supervised release.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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The company conducting the implosion has previously handled several high-profile demolitions, including the historic Deauville Hotel, South Shore Hospital, and the remaining structure of the Surfside condominium building.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Theatrical bookings and marketing outreach will be handled by Tejinder Jouhal and Krushil Patel, while Tony Gill’s diversity PR and marketing agency Media House Global will lead the publicity campaign, with producer and publicist Dheeraj Agnihotri in an advisory role.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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May watched, jaw clenched, arms crossed, eyes glassy.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Soon afterward, the board made its decision to fire Altman—and then the world watched as Altman reversed it.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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That film also examined labor relations in the context of a Chinese auto glass manufacturer that took over a moribund GM plant in Ohio.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Epoch poll also examined how American adults were putting AI to use.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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The scooter rider managed to evade police by making a U-turn, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 34 seasons, the Rockies have managed only five playoff berths, never won a National League West title and appeared in one World Series in 2007, swept by the Boston Red Sox in a buzzkill end to the most magical run in baseball history.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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The ring made its red carpet debut recently when the couple attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The January game was well attended (16,012 fans) and was the first hockey game played at TD Coliseum since the venue’s $300 million renovation.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The venue is operated by Another Planet Entertainment and has hosted around 80 shows in its first year, with nearly half selling out.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement who responded to the scene of the crisis like Jeff Boyes, a SWAT team member and sniper, operated with a similar initial understanding.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Oversaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversaw. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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