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

The administration maintains its authorization was lawful, and no court has ruled on the dispute.

— DAVID McHUGH, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
In most cases, judges have ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, many joined in their lawsuits by athletes similarly in limbo.

— Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of rule

Verb

The complication is that about 95% of the world’s 46,000 McDonald’s restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees — and some have pushed back against a proposal that could require $650,000 to $800,000 of investment per store.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The rail line, operating since 1888, has always been vulnerable to the ocean’s wrath due to its location — but its beachfront property is also one of its main draws for riders seeking a scenic trip down Southern California’s iconic coast.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of operate

Verb

Infantino is seeking re-election next year as the head of soccer’s world governing body in the face of attempts to force him to stand down in the wake of the divisive plan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
There are other schools guided by religion – Notre Dame and Villanova are about to enjoy an audience with the Pope after playing in men’s and women’s basketball in Rome next month – but none is technically governed by its church.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of govern

Verb

Union Berlin managed to draw at Augsburg 1-1 after a player from each was sent off in separate incidents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The winner will gain one of five seats on the board that runs the highway district, which is responsible for building, managing and maintaining local roads and bridges countywide — as well as setting ACHD’s nearly $260 million annual budget.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of manage

Verb

Cole is widely expected to supervise Raman’s transition team, sharing those duties with Andrea Conant, chief of staff for Raman’s council office.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Especially at small companies, managers are often tasked with supervising the hiring process on top of their regular duties.

— Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of supervise

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The state superintendent of public instruction, until now, was tasked with overseeing the California Department of Education and executing the state Board of Education’s policies.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Hedge fund manager Aaron Sosnick, who has advocated for an expansion in the city’s bike lane network, put $8 million into a pair of committees that have promoted Raman, including the one overseen by the carpenters.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of oversee

Verb

In her latest book, Harvard historian Jill Lepore argues that Big Tech now controls the United States—and, by extension, the entire planet.

— Nina Verdelli, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
He was angered when the team's controlling owner moved the team to Atlanta for the 1966 season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of control

Verb

The office regulates home and auto insurance rates — two costs that Californians are especially aware of — and the candidates campaigned on differing visions for the role.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The carbon overlayer regulates subsequent growth, potentially limiting uneven deposition and stabilizing the region where tin and lithium interact.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

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