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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
Smyth and the current Lamb’s team has overseen nearly 400 productions, including 57 world premieres.
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The talented team elevates star ingredients like sunchoke, lion’s mane mushrooms, or wagyu beef in an open kitchen overseen by executive Chef Brandon Cunningham.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Umerova, who has overseen a rapid expansion of Uzbekistan’s cultural ambitions in recent years, said Yantrasast was a natural choice to guide the biennial’s next chapter.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
As president and chief executive of Food For The Poor, Raine has overseen the charity’s response following years of involvement in Jamaica.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
It’s overseen by Derrick Anderson, a former Army Green Beret team leader.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The move is a partnership between ElevenLabs and Hasbro’s AI Studio, which is overseen by CEO Bertie Thomson.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 3 June 2026
Self-driving trucks have existed for more than 20 years, though their use has largely been limited to convoys overseen by small human crews.
—David Szondy
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
His predecessor, Hailemariam Desalegn, had overseen strong economic growth during his nearly six-year rule but continued a historical pattern of using violent crackdowns to crush dissent.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The talented team elevates star ingredients like sunchoke, lion’s mane mushrooms, or wagyu beef in an open kitchen overseen by executive Chef Brandon Cunningham.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Umerova, who has overseen a rapid expansion of Uzbekistan’s cultural ambitions in recent years, said Yantrasast was a natural choice to guide the biennial’s next chapter.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
As president and chief executive of Food For The Poor, Raine has overseen the charity’s response following years of involvement in Jamaica.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
It’s overseen by Derrick Anderson, a former Army Green Beret team leader.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The move is a partnership between ElevenLabs and Hasbro’s AI Studio, which is overseen by CEO Bertie Thomson.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 3 June 2026
Self-driving trucks have existed for more than 20 years, though their use has largely been limited to convoys overseen by small human crews.
—David Szondy
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
His predecessor, Hailemariam Desalegn, had overseen strong economic growth during his nearly six-year rule but continued a historical pattern of using violent crackdowns to crush dissent.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overseen
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The $21 million amphitheater will be operated and managed by Legends / ASM Global, which operates 13 similar facilities nationwide, including the Greek Theatre.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The Cigna Group and Hartford Insurance Group have operated for more than two centuries, evolving alongside the industries—and risks—they were originally created to insure.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Color grading was supervised by Indian National Film Award-winning cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Only a narrow set of exceptions apply, mostly for emergency aid workers, and those who cross the border will be subject to health screening and supervised isolation.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The country was called Zaire at the time, and Dede Ntumba, who now lives in Atlanta, watched his home team compete in Germany on a black-and-white TV.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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For homes where people want support without feeling watched or managed, that balance could make a real difference.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Point guard Jalen Brunson has returned to sitting on the Knicks' bench since his knee was examined in the team's locker room.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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One investigation into hospice fraud examined the business and financial records of every hospice currently operating in Los Angeles County, applying the same indicators identified by state auditors as potential red flags for fraud.—
Laura Geller,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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According to the staff report, data is retained for a maximum of one year unless part of an active investigation, and annual audits are conducted to verify compliance with privacy policies.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The study, which was conducted around the time brands went on their Memorial Day sales, offers a sobering look at the lack of consumer appetite for AI during a busy shopping season.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Seydou Traore caught an impressive touchdown pass from Cam Miller, who was the third quarterback who handled all the snaps this week while Mark Gronowski, an undrafted rookie, watched the 11-on-11 periods.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Through a licensing partnership handled by IMG Licensing, Alex and Ani is turning characters, symbols and settings from Prythian into a line of collectible jewelry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Internal submissions from OneAmerica Financial employees are sent weekly via email, reviewed by Osowski, and voted on by the communications team.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Overseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overseen. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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