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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An interim committee took over governing Iran after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had ruled since 1989 and oversaw a nuclear program that triggered punishing sanctions.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
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When asked for comment on the situation, soccer’s world governing body FIFA referred CNN Sports to remarks by its general secretary, Mattias Grafström, on Sunday.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The service Service here strikes that elusive balance between formal and familiar—the staff embodying Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) while operating with polished international flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Beautiful two children during the day while waiting tables at night as her husband works overtime operating very heavy equipment.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Approval of the zoning permit could render the Court of Appeals ruling moot in a matter of days.—
Matthew Kelly
February 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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The clear victory for the Greens cements the left-wing threat to Britain's traditional ruling parties, too.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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That's because each state has its own system for managing Medicaid, often requiring experts to make customized changes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard and other state organs are expected to play central roles in managing any transition.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Then, if that wasn't enough executive production for you, Helen Leigh and Cory Walker are also on board as co-executive producers, with Shaun O’Neil, Jeff Allen, and Dan Duncan serving as the series' supervising directors.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The board is responsible for supervising the superintendent, stewarding the budget responsibly and creating policy that aligns with community values.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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There would be another bite at the apple but not a fourth, the judge overseeing the case warned.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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The longtime Wallingford Democrat serves today as an assistant Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore overseeing the chamber at times during debates.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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Although its role is limited to coordinating referrals, Carenector is working with independent security auditors to validate that its operational and data-handling practices align with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Humane World for Animals helped with documenting the scene, handling the cats and providing veterinary care, officials said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Others freaked out, not least at the prospect of the Ellisons controlling CNN.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Phillips struggled to run long distances while controlling her breathing.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 26,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Presiding (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presiding%20%28over%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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