1
as in supervised
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in handled
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in watched
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
Verb
-
All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
-
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
Verb
-
In Florida, residents can be involuntarily examined.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
-
Editor’s picks Elsewhere on the episode, Stewart examined the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The kamikaze naval drone managed to destroy or damage 15 Russian naval vessels.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
-
His 2002 album The Eminem Show managed 159 frames, while Curtain Call 2, the sequel to the original, which includes more recent additions to his canon, is not far behind.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
In November, the actress attended the 2024 Miami Film Festival in another monochromatic look, this time by Brunello Cucinelli.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
5 Jan. 2025
-
Despite her obvious dedication to Football Sundays—and the occasional games held on Mondays and Saturdays—Swift has not attended a single away game since the 2024 Super Bowl.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Out of the 21 industries surveyed, 17 logged higher activity than the month before, including aviation, transportation and telecommunications.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
-
Tom and Paul surveyed 30 of the league’s executives, mostly chief soccer officers, and asked a wide variety of questions.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Plus, the first quarter of the New Year is a critical time when performance evaluations are conducted, bonuses are awarded and promotions are decided.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
-
Following an arrival ceremony at the Carter Presidential Center, a private service was conducted in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, before the location was opened up to the public, allowing mourners to come and pay their respects.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near oversaw
Cite this Entry
“Oversaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversaw. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share