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
Several lawmakers said they were told by the director of the Division of Emergency Management, which oversees the site, that the plan is to deport all detainees within two weeks of their arrival.
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Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
According to the correction plan, a new chief nursing officer will oversee the department until a director with the proper credentials can be hired.
—Scott Schwebke, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
District managers normally oversee about 10 locations and weren’t previously part of the hiring process at the store level.
—Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
As President of the shingle, Williams oversees all television, film, and unscripted development and production.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2025
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Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
According to the correction plan, a new chief nursing officer will oversee the department until a director with the proper credentials can be hired.
—Scott Schwebke, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
District managers normally oversee about 10 locations and weren’t previously part of the hiring process at the store level.
—Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025
As President of the shingle, Williams oversees all television, film, and unscripted development and production.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversee
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Creator Matt Groening was joined by Cohen, as well as executive producers Claudia Katz and Ken Keeler, supervising director Peter Avanzino, and Futurama stars Billy West (Fry, the Professor, Zoidberg), Lauren Tom (Amy), Phil LaMarr (Hermes), David Herman (Scruffy) and Maurice LaMarche (Kif).—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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Under the new rules, the cultivation of medical cannabis will be supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, while processing, export, licensing, registration, and authorization for sale will fall under the oversight of the Ministry of Health.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The next court hearing, Dugan said, could be handled over Zoom.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 July 2025
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There were six television cameras, a sketch artist and about a dozen assorted journalists watching the proceeding on a live feed outside the courtroom.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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Yamal is a ‘genius’ If a game involving the Blaugrana is hosted by the US next season, many fans will flock to whichever stadium to watch the club’s star player, Lamine Yamal.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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The current playoff format deserves to be thoroughly dissected and examined.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers have dipped into the state's dwindling savings accounts to cover the deficit, said Matt Berman, a University of Alaska Anchorage economics professor who co-authored a 2016 report that examined various deficit-reduction methods.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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He was transferred to Hospice Austin's Christopher House, where his nausea and pain are being managed.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Trump administration has slashed funding for parks, fired park workers and ordered changes to the way parks are managed.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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According to the court docket reviewed by Newsweek, Judge Anne Edwards was assigned to the case on July 20.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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Because a bullpen that locks down leads naturally operates best when handed one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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It’s been operating continuously since 1937, with its grassy airfield now used by hobby pilots, private planes and helicopters.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
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Outside lines connecting the propane tank to the home are inspected by the installation company, but the name of that company is not listed in city records, Holman said.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 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,
29 July 2025
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“Oversee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversee. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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