1
as in governing
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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2
as in operating
to look after and make decisions about
he presides over a vast communications empire
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presiding (over)
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Republicans departed Washington promising to make changes to the Senate rules governing how nominees are confirmed despite objections from Democrats.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Getty Images European football governing body UEFA has granted FC Barcelona special permission to switch its home venue half way through the Champions League’s 2025/2026 league phase according to RAC1, which cited anonymous sources.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The missions are now operating beyond their original design lives, but scientists say both instruments are in good health.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Service begins on May 4, 2026, with flights operating four times a week, departing Charlotte on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The ruling party won more than twice as many votes as its closest competitor, meaning the government can see through its pro-fossil fuel agenda.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Millennials are currently ruling the tech industry and clinging to their roles as the economy is rocked by uncertainty due to tariffs, inflation increases living expenses, and AI swipes jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite daunting market conditions, America’s youngest generation of adults is managing to break into the housing market in growing numbers.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fire containment Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the challenge is all the more pronounced when you’re supposed to be supervising a safe place for kids to play.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 Aug. 2025
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The city of Newport is not directly supervising the removal.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
22 Aug. 2025
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Instead, chairman Jeff Shi essentially led a broader team of staff in overseeing transfers.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Da Empoli’s 2022 novel bases Baranov on Putin’s real-life former aide and fixer Vladislav Surkov, whose purview included overseeing Russia’s relationship with Ukraine; he was dismissed from his post in February 2020, two years before Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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Best Friend Forever is handling world sales.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Anton is handling worldwide rights and co-repping North American rights with UTA Independent Film Group and Cinetic.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Merino wool also has natural temperature-regulating and odor-controlling properties—both of which are ideal for hiking.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Presiding (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presiding%20%28over%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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