PRESIDED (OVER) Synonyms: 54 Similar Words

presided (over)

verb

past tense of preside (over)

as in ruled

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 managed

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

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Basabe seemed unaware of the man’s presence in the courthouse, after Marsh had ruled before trial that the man would not be permitted as a witness.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Since the mysterious deaths of a husband and wife in the Medici family, a powerful Italian dynasty that ruled Florence and Tuscany almost uninterruptedly from 1434 to 1737, rumors have swirled about what led to the couple’s untimely demise.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

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That is 22 more than teams managed in Qatar in 2022 and nine more than in the 2018 tournament in Russia — with the caveat that 36 more games have already been played in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Rushdie lost an eye and suffered other life-threatening injuries but managed to survive.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of managed

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The decision clarified how the Restoration Act applies and reaffirmed that tribal gaming is primarily governed by federal law.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
That type of claim is usually governed by state right of publicity law or case precedent and can lead to monetary damages.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of governed

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While older children can use sparklers, they should be supervised, Heckman said.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Even a workforce-minded state like Colorado, which established a separate residential electrician license (2 years), still requires the work to be supervised by a journeyman.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of supervised

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Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez, 33, was charged with owning an unregistered aircraft that was operated by another person.

— Kelly O'Donnell, NBC news, 5 July 2026
For days, the US and its fans had operated under the assumption that there was no mechanism for the striker to have his suspension erased.

— Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of operated

Verb

The surveillance program remains active, and mosquito control operations are being conducted in areas the virus activity has been detected.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
The first and most important thing to remember is that both people — but especially Bellingham — will have conducted their post-match duties in a state of physical and emotional exhaustion.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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Prediction markets can legally operate in Texas because they’re regulated by the federal government rather than under state gambling laws.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
The Roanoke River flows from Virginia into North Carolina and has lower sections regulated by hydroelectric projects, according to Paddle Guide.

— Mark Price July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of regulated

Verb

In the end, Spain showed why Yamal was so confident as Spain controlled the match throughout with its midfield and passing in the final third.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Larger pests, like slugs, are best controlled with hand-picking or by companion planting petunias with plants that naturally deter pests.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

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