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
Several lawmakers said they were told by the director of the Division of Emergency Management, which oversees the site, that the plan is to deport all detainees within two weeks of their arrival.
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Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
According to the correction plan, a new chief nursing officer will oversee the department until a director with the proper credentials can be hired.
—Scott Schwebke, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
District managers normally oversee about 10 locations and weren’t previously part of the hiring process at the store level.
—Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
As President of the shingle, Williams oversees all television, film, and unscripted development and production.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2025
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Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
According to the correction plan, a new chief nursing officer will oversee the department until a director with the proper credentials can be hired.
—Scott Schwebke, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
District managers normally oversee about 10 locations and weren’t previously part of the hiring process at the store level.
—Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
As President of the shingle, Williams oversees all television, film, and unscripted development and production.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversee
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Dogs should be supervised when chewing on a bone, and larger breeds should get large ones to prevent swallowing; there are also plenty of chew toys that have a similar texture to bones, which could be a good alternative.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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But for now, corrections employees are supervising a rising number of prisoners.—
Mario Koran,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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The city and its utilities department is handling the acts of vandalism, working with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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All consular and diplomatic affairs related to the country are instead handled through the Indian Embassy in Djibouti, across the Red Sea.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Sims and Reynoso also projected a wildly successful lifestyle on social media displaying expensive vacations, cars, designer clothes and watches to convince potential investors of their credibility.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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But still showing up at the ballpark, and not participating, watching, that’s a different mindset, psyche than being at home.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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Their main goal was to examine an area of the river where a magnet fisherman had found an anchor.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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This study examines the ratio of the income floor for the top 20% of earners to the income ceiling for the bottom 20% of earners.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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However, one of her bridesmaids managed to save the day.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Discuss your risk factors and ways to manage risk with your healthcare provider. 3.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
15 July 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to review security camera footage for suspicious activity after three residential burglaries in Emerald Hills and Portola Valley this week.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
20 July 2025
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The number of robotaxis operating in China is unclear but may top Waymo.—
Richard Brack,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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At the Port of Detroit, U.S. Customs and Border Protection removed crew members from at least two cruise ships operating in the Great Lakes earlier this month, USA TODAY reports.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
22 July 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,
14 July 2025
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Great leaders view learning as a powerful force, never as a costly extra; an investment in the future that is inspected with the same scrutiny as all other critical ventures.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Oversee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversee. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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