OVERSEEN Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

overseen

verb

Definition of overseen next

past participle of oversee

as in operated

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

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as in supervised

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 overseen Charters receive funding based on enrollment, and are overseen and authorized by CPS. —

Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 Unlike the first trial in Avignon, which was overseen by five professional magistrates, the appeal trial was judged by a jury, and this time citizens had their say. —

Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026 Garber, who has been commissioner since 1999 and overseen the growth of the league from 10 to 30 clubs, was bullish about the prospects of more A-list players taking their talents to MLS when speaking to CNN Sports on Thursday. —

Don Riddell, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026 Previously, rtw, men’s and kids were all overseen by Sam Archibald. —

David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026 The Seattle Seahawks returned to the headlines this week after news surfaced that Paul Allen’s estate, which is overseen by the late owner’s sister, Jody Allen, has initiated the process to sell the franchise. —

Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026 As part of the newsroom, all of Everett’s work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors. —

Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Varah previously led The Old Vic and has overseen organizational transformation and fundraising efforts at various English cultural institutions. —

Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026 Saxon has previously overseen worldwide theatrical campaigns for projects on The Beatles, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol and Rush. —

Melinda Newman, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026

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For nine months, the device operated in the harsh radiation environment of space.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
What emerged, Jackson told the court Thursday, was the portrait of a transient and calculating offender who operated across multiple states and evaded law enforcement for years.

— Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026