OVERSEE Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

oversee

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈsē

Definition of oversee next

as in to supervise

to look after and make decisions about will oversee the new manufacturing division

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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 Smyth and the current Lamb’s team has overseen nearly 400 productions, including 57 world premieres. —

David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 The chief planning officer is a key figure at most major commercial airlines, overseeing management of some of the most intricate aspects of air travel. —

Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 6 June 2026 In replacing Bowman as GM during the 1986-87 season, Meehan oversaw numerous franchise-changing moves, including Mogilny’s defection from the Soviet Union in 1989. —

ABC News, 6 June 2026 The governor issued an executive order instructing the state agency overseeing a program that issues tax incentives for data centers to pause the program beginning July 1. —

Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oversee

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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Espinoza urged parents to enroll children in swimming lessons, supervise children around water at all times and learn CPR.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026