1
as in to rule
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 to operate
to look after and make decisions about
he presides over a vast communications empire
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preside (over)
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His cause of death was ruled an accidental overdose by the Los Angeles medical examiner.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025 -
The judge has not yet ruled on a request by Los Angeles city, county and seven other municipalities to join the lawsuit.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The organization operated the first dental clinic in the U.S. catering to AIDS patients out of a trailer in West Hollywood.—
Tyrone Beason
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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The mower’s night mode operates at just 60 dB, allowing quiet operation even after dark.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The Kerr County commissioners’ court consists of County Judge Rob Kelly and four commissioners and is the main governing body for the county, responsible for budgetary, tax and revenue decisions for the population of about 50,000 people.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The provisions governing tips and overtime are similarly rule-dependent—neither is a blanket exemption.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Cortisol can also manage how your body fat and muscles use glucose.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The rest of the crimes followed the same pattern: Sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., the suspects managed to break open a security gate and the front door to a store before emptying the register.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Dogs should be supervised when chewing on a bone, and larger breeds should get large ones to prevent swallowing; there are also plenty of chew toys that have a similar texture to bones, which could be a good alternative.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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But for now, corrections employees are supervising a rising number of prisoners.—
Mario Koran,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Both Trump and Biden oversaw the confirmation of hundreds of judges during their respective terms, reshaping the federal judiciary and altering the confirmation process.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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Senior editor Bess Pallares is overseeing the project on Oni’s end.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
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Updated July 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Since 1980, for instance, neither party has controlled the Senate for more than eight consecutive years; never has the Senate changed hands so often over such a long period.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Unlike medications, supplements are not regulated by the FDA.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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Camps nationwide are regulated in a number of ways in order to prevent tragedies.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Preside (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preside%20%28over%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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