Thesaurus results for PRESIDE (OVER)

preside (over)

verb

pri-ˈzīd

Definition of preside (over)

as in to rule

to exercise authority or power over from 1923 to 1948 Palestine was presided over by Great Britain under a mandate granted by the League of Nations

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as in to operate

to look after and make decisions about he presides over a vast communications empire

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The medical examiner’s office ruled the manner of death as a homicide and the cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the head at the time of the killing, according to the arrest report.

— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
After a forensic autopsy, the Mercer County coroner determined that the boy's cause of death was cocaine toxicity and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of rule

Verb

This strategic partnership with Miral involves Disney licensing its IP and providing oversight, while Miral funds, builds, and operates the park, paying royalties.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Inspectors now have less of a presence in the orchards, which are located in isolated hills where armed groups operate with little interference, and concentrate on packing plants.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of operate

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The continent has the world’s youngest population, but several countries are still led by aging leaders whose political careers began decades ago, including former liberation figures now governing in a different era.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
The proposals slated to be heard at Tuesday’s San Jose City Council meeting are part of a four-year review of Envision San José 2040 — the city’s long-term blueprint governing land use, housing and growth first approved in 2011.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of govern

Verb

Shielded from the elements and stocked with comforting amenities, this hotel manages to feel like part of the national park.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Leeds United’s goalkeeper does not manage his social media accounts but his friends have kept him informed of the feverish reaction to his arrival.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of manage

Verb

Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid summoned a staffer to repair a troubling divot, while linebacker Terrel Bernard supervised.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The fish are raised in ponds fed with river water that flows off the Gombori mountains, monitored constantly to ensure proper egg development, and supervised until just the right time arrives for harvesting, salting, and packaging.

— Felipe Riccio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of supervise

Verb

Hines, 66, appealed unsuccessfully to the governor and the courts, saying that the doctor who oversaw the May execution was unqualified and likely to botch his execution as well.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
The new owners took over the keys to a tired and decaying club in the spring and have since overseen a summer renovation that has stretched from assembling a new first-team squad to restoring hot water to Hillsborough.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of oversee

Verb

The Ravens did that, committing only three penalties for 25 yards (the Eagles had 10 for 96), limiting their mistakes and controlling the line of scrimmage.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Sprays to control Asian psyllids are needed, along with minor nutrient and traditional fertilizer applications.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

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