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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Verb

And Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party are among the sternest voices of opposition to such a change.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
According to the report, Garrett’s cause of death is listed as acute fentanyl toxicity, with the manner of death ruled an accident.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 July 2026

Definition of rule

Verb

But if Texas doesn’t allow sports betting, how can these markets operate in the state?

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Marine engines operate under sustained high RPM and are exposed to moisture, which requires additional protection against wear and corrosion.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Definition of operate

Verb

Residents are strictly governed by regulations and believe the outside world is toxic, but the protagonist, an engineer named Juliette Nichols, begins to uncover secrets about the Silo’s history and the truth behind their world.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
The Football Association, the governing body of the sport in England, has to be alive to opportunities like this.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of govern

Verb

Tracy, who managed several of the current Red Sox players in Triple A earlier this season, isn’t surprised by their success.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
According to a source, Oman has drafted a proposal to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key sticking point in the conflict.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026

Definition of manage

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Adults should closely supervise children around water and avoid distractions such as reading, using a phone, or other activities that take attention away from swimmers, the agency states on its website.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Illinois resident Mwite Emily Kasanga, who went by Emily, died at 34 after allegedly choking on food when her care team failed to supervise her eating despite known risks, according to a July 6 complaint obtained by PEOPLE.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of supervise

Verb

In these roles, Clancey oversaw a collection of more than 85,000 artifacts and led the conception and production of exhibitions spanning ancient history, the Civil Rights movement and contemporary art.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Based in New York, Delahunt will oversee On’s direct-to-consumer channels, spanning both digital and retail, as well as the brand’s focus on customer loyalty.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of oversee

Verb

Ndoye didn't shoot on his first touch of the ball, though, and that slight hesitation to control the ball and gather for a shot left just enough time for Argentina to swoop in to block the shot.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Whereas North County cities account for about 20% of the county’s population, their mayors control 40% of the seats on SANDAG’s 20-member board.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Definition of control

Verb

In 1972, ordinary Californians circulated petitions, knocked on doors, and rode bicycles down the coast, rallying support for Proposition 20, which aimed to regulate coastal development.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulates those markets, where people can trade contracts based on whether a future event will happen.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

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