1
as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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2
as in to handle
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
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as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
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as in to examine
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 oversee
Lauren Kestner, who oversees Queen City Harm Reduction, said offering cash to drug users who use long-term or permanent birth control is not an effective way to support people with substance use disorders.
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Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
But when Murati checked in with Jason Kwon, who oversaw the legal team, Kwon had no idea how Altman had gotten that impression.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
David Davoli, Anonymous Content’s president of international, will oversee the new banner alongside Indigo Film principals Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori and Viola Prestieri.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2025
Reddy will oversee coverage of Capitol Hill, the White House, the State Department, Justice Department and Supreme Court as the exec looks to build the MSNBC D.C. bureau.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
But when Murati checked in with Jason Kwon, who oversaw the legal team, Kwon had no idea how Altman had gotten that impression.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
David Davoli, Anonymous Content’s president of international, will oversee the new banner alongside Indigo Film principals Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima, Carlotta Calori and Viola Prestieri.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2025
Reddy will oversee coverage of Capitol Hill, the White House, the State Department, Justice Department and Supreme Court as the exec looks to build the MSNBC D.C. bureau.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversee
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In 2023, Florida ended a more than two-decade experiment that saw child protective investigators employed and supervised by sheriff’s offices in seven counties, including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco.—
Christopher O’Donnell,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Shamkhani said that if a deal were to take place, Iran would not make nuclear weapons, would reduce stockpiles of enriched uranium to a level only needed for civilian use, and would allow international inspectors to supervise the process.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
16 May 2025
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And then obviously handling the real creatures was fun.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Driving experience Air Ride Adaptive Suspension & Magnetic Ride Control: this adjusts the vehicle’s height and damping for handling various driving conditions.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation watched in stunned silence at footage that Trump believed supported his claims that Ramaphosa’s government was turning a blind eye to violence against white Afrikaners.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Gearing the project toward kids and teens was inspired by watching friends struggle to find care for their children.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Auditors examined only 35 of the 139 no-bid contracts over a year and a half but noted that ongoing issues with SANDAG’s record-keeping software prevented them from verifying exactly how many no-bid contracts the agency has.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The other top challenge for companies is light, which includes examining the lights' color-rendering index and prioritizing low flickering and warm colors.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Russell tried to console Elissa and somehow managed to keep himself composed, holding up both of them through the disappointment.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Getting a good night's rest, eating nutrient-dense foods, and engaging in activities that boost energy levels can help manage chronic fatigue.—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
18 May 2025
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The complaint said police reviewed surveillance video from PNC Park that showed Kirkwood buying two 24-ounce beers, and later showed Kirkwood and Markwood walking together, each holding a beer.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Post-trial motions and sentencing for the now 21-year-old Harvey man who was convicted in Baird’s murder were continued Wednesday in Will County Circuit Court so the defense team could review documents with their client, public defender Samantha Kerins said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Law enforcement doesn’t operate this way, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Wayne Ford,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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In recent years, charter schools have proven popular with parents both in major cities and in rural areas, and their numbers would surely have grown if churches or religious groups were free to operate these schools.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2025
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Earlier this month, the North Korean leader supervised a missile test, inspected tank and munitions plants, and made a rare stop at the Russian embassy in Pyongyang to reaffirm the nation's alliance with Moscow.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2025
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“Oversee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversee. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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