as in superintendent
a person who watches and directs the work of other people in order to be sure that a job is done correctly
She was named overseer of new product development. government/industry overseers
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Recent Examples of overseer
While trying to protect another enslaved person from being punished, she was struck in the head by a heavy metal weight thrown by an overseer.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Separately, Dimon encouraged the Senate to confirm Fed Governor Michelle Bowman as vice chair for supervision, the chief overseer of the banking and finance system.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Still, with their federal overseer in retreat, the usual guidance channels may evaporate.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Targeting p53’s overseers Researchers are also investigating other proteins that interact with p53 as potential treatment options.
—Prosper Obed Chukwuemeka, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Separately, Dimon encouraged the Senate to confirm Fed Governor Michelle Bowman as vice chair for supervision, the chief overseer of the banking and finance system.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Still, with their federal overseer in retreat, the usual guidance channels may evaporate.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Targeting p53’s overseers Researchers are also investigating other proteins that interact with p53 as potential treatment options.
—Prosper Obed Chukwuemeka, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overseer
Noun
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The search for a new superintendent will be conducted with candidate confidentiality to increase the pool of applicants.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Her leadership team brings impressive credentials to the organization, including former Teach for America instructors, experienced educators who have served as school principals and superintendents, nonprofit leaders, and experts with deep knowledge of advanced mathematics and STEM enrichment.—
Julia Brodsky,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Consider using a password manager for strong, unique passwords.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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A day after Devers’ comments to the media about playing first, Red Sox owner John Henry, team president Sam Kennedy and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow flew to Kansas City to meet with Devers and manager Alex Cora.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Alarcon, who’s been working in highway construction since 2012 and now serves as a traffic control supervisor in Irvine, has four children.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2025
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The future of legal aid Whatever the barriers between the county and the federal government on immigration, immigrant advocates see the county’s legal aid program as a tangible benefit that supervisors can and should expand.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2025
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Who is directing Black Panther 3? Coogler, the director of the first two Black Panther movies, is returning to helm the third installment.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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This summer will represent another opportunity for player trading, this time with Jason Wilcox operating as the club’s director of football.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The death toll is estimated to be 78 in Iran, including four top security chiefs, according to the country’s U.N. ambassador, while three casualties have been confirmed in Israel as reported by the Associated Press.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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This new housing, as well as retrofits of old housing, could play an important role in Chicago's goal of reducing emissions 62% in the next 15 years, says Jung Yoon, chief of policy for the Chicago mayor's office.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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“Overseer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overseer. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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