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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
Well, the the new interim president has overseen some changes in their hydrocarbon law, which changes the terms under which companies could invest in the country.
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CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Radakovich has overseen the Hurricanes’ athletic programs during the changing financial landscape in college sports.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Gonzalez Rogers has overseen several high-profile lawsuits involving technology companies, including the antitrust case between Epic Games and Apple.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Capitol security is now overseen by the Colorado State Patrol.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Thursday's repatriation event was overseen by a representative of the Congolese Embassy in Burundi.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The latest excavation is overseen by Alexander Sokolicek of the University of Salzburg, in collaboration with the Austrian Archaeological Institute in Athens and under the auspices of Greek heritage authorities.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Baker took several questions from Kennedy and attendees on the numerous issues and changes he’s overseen during his tenure as NCAA President, like Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) contracts.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The program is overseen by a third party, not the NFL.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Radakovich has overseen the Hurricanes’ athletic programs during the changing financial landscape in college sports.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Gonzalez Rogers has overseen several high-profile lawsuits involving technology companies, including the antitrust case between Epic Games and Apple.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Capitol security is now overseen by the Colorado State Patrol.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Thursday's repatriation event was overseen by a representative of the Congolese Embassy in Burundi.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The latest excavation is overseen by Alexander Sokolicek of the University of Salzburg, in collaboration with the Austrian Archaeological Institute in Athens and under the auspices of Greek heritage authorities.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Baker took several questions from Kennedy and attendees on the numerous issues and changes he’s overseen during his tenure as NCAA President, like Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) contracts.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The program is overseen by a third party, not the NFL.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overseen
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The last time three carriers operated in the CENTCOM area of responsibility was back in 2003.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The facility will be operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group, which has held a contract with ICE for the site and two other Central Valley detention centers since 2019.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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At Surfside, the different beach areas are cleaned daily and supervised by lifeguards.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Alvarez could face up to 20 years in prison, supervised release of at least five years to a lifetime, and a fine of up to $250,000.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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For years the owner, now 66, has watched tape, done his own player evaluations and sent observations and suggestions to DeCosta, mostly about players who might be available in later rounds — without exerting any actual decision-making power.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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No quarterback will be watched more than Josh Hoover, who takes over for Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza at defending national champion Indiana.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Edens, a professor of psychology at Texas A&M University, testified about studies he’s been involved in that examined whether experts accurately predicted future violence by defendants believed to be a threat.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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The authors looked at all sizes of flooding and examined separately what FEMA considers the most extreme, which are the top 1% of events.—
Seth Borenstein,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Working with local police, the Secret Service conducted site reviews of the sprawling complex and established a security perimeter to prevent suspicious individuals from approaching the president and other VIP attendees.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Ravens conducted a protracted search, hiring Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter — one of Harbaugh’s former assistants — as the franchise’s fourth head coach.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trump fired Bondi on April 2, reportedly after being unhappy with the way the attorney general had handled issues relating to the Epstein files.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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On arrival, guests are paired with a personal local guide–think of it as the hinterland’s answer to a butler—on hand to arrange everything from restaurant bookings to last-minute requests, typically handled with a quick text.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vivian explained that competition was so fierce, and budgets managed so tightly, that no producer could afford to extend filming by even a day.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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For a team that managed only three runs in the entire series against the Yankees and that hasn’t overcome more than a one-run deficit in a win, the early 4-0 hole felt insurmountable.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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In November, while facing a termination of status, around 6,000 TPS holders from Syria were granted a stay by a federal judge to continue their protections while the courts reviewed the country’s current conditions.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Melillo says his first contact was with a woman who identified herself as attorney Victoria Hernández, who supposedly reviewed his case.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Overseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overseen. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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