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
Just like all Safe Streets staff, Burton underwent an intensive vetting before he was hired, said Stefanie Mavronis, the director of the mayor’s office of neighborhood safety and engagement, which oversees Safe Streets.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
At the center of that approach is Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the fund's long-serving chief executive, who has overseen Mubadala since its formation in 2002.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Trump has recently overseen the controversial demolition of the White House's East Wing in favor of a giant ballroom, and ordered large banners of his face to hang from several federal buildings during his second term.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 13 June 2026
The Department of the Interior, which oversees the National Park Service, awarded the contract without competition, hoping to complete the project by July 4, per the report.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
At the center of that approach is Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the fund's long-serving chief executive, who has overseen Mubadala since its formation in 2002.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Trump has recently overseen the controversial demolition of the White House's East Wing in favor of a giant ballroom, and ordered large banners of his face to hang from several federal buildings during his second term.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 13 June 2026
The Department of the Interior, which oversees the National Park Service, awarded the contract without competition, hoping to complete the project by July 4, per the report.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversee
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While humans still planned and supervised the mission, the operation offered a glimpse into how future battles may unfold.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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After the Los Angeles Film Critics Association anointed Brazil with a trio of awards, including Best Picture, Sheinberg relented and released a 132-minute cut supervised by Gilliam.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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International sales are handled by Fremantle with support from De Maio Entertainment.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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In a highly unusual arrangement, the UFC has been handling much of the ticket access to the event, not the White House itself.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Despite the heat on Friday afternoon, a large crowd gathered at Bayfront Park to watch Team USA face off in its second match of the FIFA World Cup.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Debating the ‘Suez moment’ As the two sides enter into the next phase of negotiation, observers are watching closely for what exactly the US gained from a conflict that took a heavy global economic toll.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The horse was last examined by the NYPD Mounted Unit's veterinarian in March and was found fit for work, according to the union.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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In addition to studying race and gender demographics in the film industry, the report also examined on-camera representations of disability.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Interim manager Chad Tracy has now managed against every AL East team.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Hydrotherapy is the main draw and is especially helpful for active travelers or anyone managing chronic pain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The Aman Beverly Hills, currently under construction and expected to open in 2028, will supposedly not only include a full luxe floor for plastic surgery recovery but actual operating rooms, a private garden just for patients and surgeons on call.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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Every day horse carriages are operating in the park is a day the safety of New Yorkers is in jeopardy.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Russia condemned on Wednesday a European Union decision to authorize EU vessels in the Mediterranean to stop and inspect foreign ships suspected of being part of a shadow fleet transporting Russian oil.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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In Streator, a manufacturing and farm city about 100 miles southwest of Chicago, emergency crews were inspecting the damage.—
DAVE COLLINS,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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“Oversee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversee. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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