1
as in supervises
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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2
as in handles
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
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as in watches
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
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as in examines
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 oversees
In a Republican-majority House, Calvert has significant influence as chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees Pentagon spending.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The exploitation of the Studio TF1 library titles is done is in unison with the group’s cinema production division led by Nathalie Toulza Madar, which also oversees the catalog and restorations.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The state, which oversees more than 24,000 staff and approximately 95,000 inmates, has tested 310 inmates, according to numbers first posted on the department’s website on Wednesday and updated Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Mason oversees a global finance team of nearly 10,000 people but is deeply involved in Citi’s broader transformation strategy.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The District 2 At-Large seat oversees districts 2,3,6 and 7.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Ackermann, who joined the brand in 2023, oversees both capsule and main-line collections, including Snow Goose, a limited series inspired by archive pieces from the company’s early years.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump has also mistakenly claimed that China and Russia are currently testing nuclear weapons and directed the incorrect agency — the Department of War — to resume testing rather than the Department of Energy, which oversees the nation’s nuclear warheads, Sanders-Zakre said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Disney has settled its differences with YouTube over the departure of Justin Connolly, a high-level exec who now oversees YouTube’s media and sports operations.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The exploitation of the Studio TF1 library titles is done is in unison with the group’s cinema production division led by Nathalie Toulza Madar, which also oversees the catalog and restorations.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The state, which oversees more than 24,000 staff and approximately 95,000 inmates, has tested 310 inmates, according to numbers first posted on the department’s website on Wednesday and updated Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Mason oversees a global finance team of nearly 10,000 people but is deeply involved in Citi’s broader transformation strategy.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The District 2 At-Large seat oversees districts 2,3,6 and 7.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Ackermann, who joined the brand in 2023, oversees both capsule and main-line collections, including Snow Goose, a limited series inspired by archive pieces from the company’s early years.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Trump has also mistakenly claimed that China and Russia are currently testing nuclear weapons and directed the incorrect agency — the Department of War — to resume testing rather than the Department of Energy, which oversees the nation’s nuclear warheads, Sanders-Zakre said.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Disney has settled its differences with YouTube over the departure of Justin Connolly, a high-level exec who now oversees YouTube’s media and sports operations.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversees
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The national entertainment group Knitting Factory Entertainment handles talent-buying duties, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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RIOgaleão–Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim (GIG) handles most international flights, while Airport Santos Dumont (SDU) focuses on domestic routes and is closer to downtown.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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His wife, Genevieve Padalecki, often watches the show with their 8-year-old daughter Odette, who has almost all good things to say about it.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Glen Powell, naked except for a towel, dangles from a rope eight stories in the air in below-freezing Bulgaria as director Edgar Wright watches from the ground in a parka, sipping an espresso.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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In July, Miles Richardson, a professor at the University of Derby, published the findings of a new study in the journal Earth, which examines how our connection to nature has shifted since 1800.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her work examines themes including gender, healing, cultural destruction, and sustainability through the lens of politics.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her firm manages several ETFs with exposure to the technology sector, including the SPDR NYSE Technology ETF, which has gained 38% so far this year as of Friday’s close.—
Blair Bao,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The National Film Development Corporation, established in 1975, manages the Waves Film Bazaar, connecting Indian creators with global markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that the employees in the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects immigration detention centers, are currently not working.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each year, the department inspects every cruise ship under its purview and provides a score and corrective report to the cruise line.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Moscow also operates other types of aircraft, including its Tu-95 strategic bombers and the Il-78 transport aircraft.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company currently operates stores across 42 states, leaving only Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi and West Virginia without locations.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For more reliable verification, try using reverse image search tools like Google Images or TinEye to trace origins, or use specialized AI image detectors like TruthScan, which scans for artificial generation artifacts with high precision.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Igor scans the workbench, ultimately choosing a box of candies and mints, a delightfully absurd solution that still pleases his master.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Oversees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversees. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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