as in controlling
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as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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as in handling
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
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as in watching
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
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as in reviewing
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 overseeing
Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Since its founding in 1948, NASCAR has been a cornerstone of American motorsport, overseeing several high-profile racing series including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
But the judge overseeing the case has cast doubt on whether the agency can prevail at trial in April.
—Jody Godoy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
As General Manager, Tuck’s responsibilities will include overseeing player acquisitions, managing draft strategies, and shaping the team’s overall development.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Focus Features’ Michelle Momplaisir is overseeing the project for the studio.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Xi has waged a sweeping crackdown on corruption in China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) since last year, focusing on the Rocket Force, an elite branch overseeing the country’s nuclear and conventional missiles.
—Steven Jiang, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
In Michigan, a township supervisor has a role similar to that of a full-time city mayor, overseeing all department heads, and earning a full-time salary – in Kaplan’s case, reporting about $150,000 a year.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
This is Combs’ third attempt at release after he was denied by two previous judges overseeing the case.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
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First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Since its founding in 1948, NASCAR has been a cornerstone of American motorsport, overseeing several high-profile racing series including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
But the judge overseeing the case has cast doubt on whether the agency can prevail at trial in April.
—Jody Godoy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
As General Manager, Tuck’s responsibilities will include overseeing player acquisitions, managing draft strategies, and shaping the team’s overall development.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Focus Features’ Michelle Momplaisir is overseeing the project for the studio.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
Xi has waged a sweeping crackdown on corruption in China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) since last year, focusing on the Rocket Force, an elite branch overseeing the country’s nuclear and conventional missiles.
—Steven Jiang, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
In Michigan, a township supervisor has a role similar to that of a full-time city mayor, overseeing all department heads, and earning a full-time salary – in Kaplan’s case, reporting about $150,000 a year.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
This is Combs’ third attempt at release after he was denied by two previous judges overseeing the case.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overseeing
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In each case, the asset manager got 49% of the joint venture and Intel retained a controlling interest of 51%.David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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But this behavior ultimately seems more controlling than anything else.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
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For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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District attorney investigators covertly intercepted eight deliveries of garbage compactors from the three county hospitals starting in November 2023, Bud Porter, a supervising deputy district attorney, told The Times in an interview Thursday.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Both women are managing consumer demand that has not only rebounded from Covid-era lows, but surpassed 2019 levels of activity.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Use plain language in your policies, and provide users with clear, easy-to-find controls for managing their preferences.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Scientists made the discovery after examining 81 cancerous colon tumors and their surrounding tissue.Christopher O'Donnell, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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Large manufacturers operating global facilities rely heavily on real-time data to enhance their supply chain visibility and agility.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Capella was charged with operating as a major trafficker, criminal possession of a weapon and criminally using drug paraphernalia.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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And back inside the store guests including Lauren Santo Domingo, Sabine Getty, Georgia Fowler and more sipped Champagne while taking in the view and, obviously, surveying the latest jewelry and home collections.Thomas Waller, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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On first down, after surveying the field, Winston tried to check down to his tight end Jordan Akins.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While some states have moved forward with their own laws regulating the use of social media, state attorneys general are urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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The front-runner in the race for top Republican on the panel appears to be Foxx, the outgoing chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and a senior member of the House Republican conference.Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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Han faced strong backlash from his own party for openly supporting impeachment without consulting senior members of the party enough ahead of his announcement last week.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Overseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overseeing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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