1
as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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2
as in to handle
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
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as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
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as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
her job was to oversee each and every dish before it left the kitchen and was served to a customer
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Recent Examples of oversee
The building is being sold through receivership proceedings overseen by a Jackson County judge after Fannie Mae said the site’s owners defaulted on their loan.
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
By assembling capable teams to oversee operations, leaders can focus on guiding strategy and long-term goals.
—Bekhruz Nagzibekov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Bar director Harrison Ginsberg oversees the cocktail program at this quintessential New York rooftop bar, with drinks that lean on classic ingredients elevated by innovative techniques.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
It is now endorsed by the U.S. president and repeated by Mr. Netanyahu, and Israel’s defense minister has established an office to oversee the policy.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
By assembling capable teams to oversee operations, leaders can focus on guiding strategy and long-term goals.
—Bekhruz Nagzibekov, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Bar director Harrison Ginsberg oversees the cocktail program at this quintessential New York rooftop bar, with drinks that lean on classic ingredients elevated by innovative techniques.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
It is now endorsed by the U.S. president and repeated by Mr. Netanyahu, and Israel’s defense minister has established an office to oversee the policy.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversee
Verb
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Nutley directed academic services at St. Xavier, and supervised a program aimed at helping teens who were struggling academically, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro supervises them all, on both scientific and ethical matters.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The environmental health center had also handled a variety of other issues like cruise ship outbreak investigations, which are now reeling from significant layoffs.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The bulbs are durable and waterproof, able to handle extreme heat and cold.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Grab a spot on the front porch and watch boats float by on the river.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for a seven-day free trial from Fubo to watch it for free.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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This frightening line of thought is followed all the way into a new ending for the stage that forces the audience to examine the media, the medium, and ourselves just as harshly as any politician.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Methodology note: Using Federal Election Commission data, Forbes examined all contributions over $10,000 to super PACs that spent over $1 million backing Trump in 2024.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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With the 18-34 crowd, the season managed a 0.378 rating, up 14% from last season’s 0.332 rating.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, the British actor has since managed to find some humor in the highly viral scene.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Haas, Tyron, and Gutierrez remain in police custody at the Smith County Jail in Tyler, Texas, according to inmate records reviewed by PEOPLE this week.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Vimeo has been operating in the space for some time, offering a suite of tools to help video producers distribute and monetize their content.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Unlocking the Business Model At present, the BAL operates a compressed season—12 teams compete in conference rounds before converging for playoffs and the championship.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For Temu, Eurofins Assurance will inspect merchandise including apparel, textiles and jewelry and outdoor furniture, among other categories.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Oversee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversee. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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