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as in supervised
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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as in handled
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
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as in watched
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
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as in examined
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 oversaw
Bruce Tremper, who oversaw the Utah Avalanche Center from 1986 until his retirement in 2015 and wrote the seminal avalanche safety textbook, Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, says alignment with the Forest Service also gives avalanche centers clout with the general public.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
David Ellison, who oversaw the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s cold-case homicide unit.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Working in Bass’ office, Williams oversaw the Police Department, the Fire Department, Port Police, Airport Police and the city’s emergency management agency, according to his hiring announcement.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, Bragg oversaw the prosecution of then-former President 's hush money trial.
—Mandy Taheri, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Biden oversaw a historic climate and clean energy bill and directing his federal agencies to release ambitious regulations cutting greenhouse gases from vehicles, power plants and oil and gas operations.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Al-Ras led a militia that oversaw security in the district of Tadamon, just outside Damascus, and is widely believed to be responsible for numerous atrocities there, including a 2013 massacre that killed nearly 300 people.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The collapse of Assad's government ended a 24-year reign that oversaw Syria's slide into brutal civil war in 2011.
—Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Assad oversaw Syria's slide into a brutal civil war in 2011.
—Melissa Gaffney, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
David Ellison, who oversaw the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s cold-case homicide unit.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Working in Bass’ office, Williams oversaw the Police Department, the Fire Department, Port Police, Airport Police and the city’s emergency management agency, according to his hiring announcement.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, Bragg oversaw the prosecution of then-former President 's hush money trial.
—Mandy Taheri, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Biden oversaw a historic climate and clean energy bill and directing his federal agencies to release ambitious regulations cutting greenhouse gases from vehicles, power plants and oil and gas operations.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Al-Ras led a militia that oversaw security in the district of Tadamon, just outside Damascus, and is widely believed to be responsible for numerous atrocities there, including a 2013 massacre that killed nearly 300 people.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
The collapse of Assad's government ended a 24-year reign that oversaw Syria's slide into brutal civil war in 2011.
—Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Assad oversaw Syria's slide into a brutal civil war in 2011.
—Melissa Gaffney, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversaw
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All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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In his role, Alvarez prepared tax returns for customers and recruited and supervised ATAX workers who prepared tax returns for customers.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Investigators examined the cell phone and found multiple text messages, but the information could not lead them to the suspect who tossed the firearm.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The judges should not block the program, which has been studied and reviewed and examined and evaluated.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Williams, 31, managed just four goals in NWSL play, down from eight in 2023, and came off the bench in Gotham’s semifinal loss to the Washington Spirit.Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Overcome the common fears Fear of failure or feeling too old to start a new business can prevent you from moving forward, but many successful entrepreneurs faced these same fears and still managed to build businesses that thrive.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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While his family was absent, around 24 women, some visibly emotional and many wearing face masks, attended the hearing, according to reports.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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About 80 people across the four groups attended a recent 185th anniversary celebration for the church.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Firefighters were not able to save the structure, which in recent years had operated as the Sanctuary on Penn, a venue for weddings and other events.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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The poll surveyed 1,000 voters from December 11 to 13 and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In September 2024, over 62 percent of the 1,000+ SMBs surveyed agreed that their access to capital met or exceeded the national average; while 24 lenders agreed that loan volume would increase over the next six months.Brock Blake, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In Connecticut, retail stores and farms selling raw milk are inspected by the Department of Agriculture quarterly.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Wrapping gifts before traveling is discouraged, as any item that sets off the screening machine may need to be unwrapped and inspected.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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This study can be conducted either in a sleep lab or in your own home.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association, 52% of Baby Boomers, 54% of Gen Xers, 59% of millennials, and 63% of Gen Zers plan to order their holiday meal as dine-in or takeout.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Oversaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversaw. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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