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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The governing Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) easily defeated a challenge by the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
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The Uniform Code of Military Justice, the federal law governing the military justice system, spells out how such cases are prosecuted.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bitcoin Depot, the company operating the kiosk, is suing the Sheriff’s Office for the thousands of dollars, which was seized from the machine as a result of a search warrant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ware washing machine not operating properly.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Niki Taylor is back ruling the runway.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Hook was then made aware of the university's intent to fire him, days after the post, the ruling outlines.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Former San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy mutually agreed with the Texas Rangers to step away from managing the ball club.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Erica Hayes is supervising director.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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The team considered Fresno and might have also looked at Bakersfield, according to Michael Glaser, supervising location manager for the film.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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In his new role, Schwenz’s responsibilities will be expanded beyond handling media and public relations to leading the union’s communications department and overseeing the union’s website, social media and its internal magazine, the DGA Monthly.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jesse Ehrman and Zach Hamby are overseeing for the studio, which has slated the film for release in theaters worldwide on July 17, 2026.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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If Perich doesn’t end up handling punts returns against Rutgers, Loya is the likely the next man up.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Dutch Bros 'controlling this corner,' Uncle Bill's says Dutch Bros was created in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Return slowly on an inhale, controlling the resistance.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Presiding (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presiding%20%28over%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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