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as in operated
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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as in supervised
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 overseen
Like previous releases, this one was overseen by master distiller Chris Fletcher.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Safe syringe programs were floated in the legislature, and a $600,000 investment was made in recovery homes overseen by the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
—Christina Lengyel | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
In its fifth year, Space Force has overseen astronaut launches from its facility at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and has even seen one of its own active Guardians, as Space Force members are known, launch into space.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The 66-year-old Long Island native, who has overseen business and election content for both Fox News and Fox Business Network, reportedly passed up an offer to extend his contract, which was already set to expire at the end of this month.
—Jami Ganz, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Beyond not knowing how to connect with the French cinema world, the agent suggests that international composers are sometimes deterred by the smaller upfront fees, not realizing this is often counterbalanced by France’s robust music royalty system, overseen by rights body SACEM.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Cavuto has overseen business news content for both Fox News and Fox Business Network and led special events coverage for FBN.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
The firm is the number one advisor for tech and life sciences IPOs and has overseen more than $500 billion worth of M&A deals since 2020.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
There are now around 60-70 artists, teams or collectives working in Somerset House Studios, overseen by director Marie McPartlin.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Safe syringe programs were floated in the legislature, and a $600,000 investment was made in recovery homes overseen by the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
—Christina Lengyel | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
In its fifth year, Space Force has overseen astronaut launches from its facility at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and has even seen one of its own active Guardians, as Space Force members are known, launch into space.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The 66-year-old Long Island native, who has overseen business and election content for both Fox News and Fox Business Network, reportedly passed up an offer to extend his contract, which was already set to expire at the end of this month.
—Jami Ganz, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Beyond not knowing how to connect with the French cinema world, the agent suggests that international composers are sometimes deterred by the smaller upfront fees, not realizing this is often counterbalanced by France’s robust music royalty system, overseen by rights body SACEM.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Cavuto has overseen business news content for both Fox News and Fox Business Network and led special events coverage for FBN.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
The firm is the number one advisor for tech and life sciences IPOs and has overseen more than $500 billion worth of M&A deals since 2020.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
There are now around 60-70 artists, teams or collectives working in Somerset House Studios, overseen by director Marie McPartlin.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overseen
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All Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location.Amaris Encinas, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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The other 98% of stores operated as normal.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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The board approved the deal upon the recommendation of a special committee of independent directors that conducted a review of the transaction proposal submitted earlier this year.David Moin, WWD, 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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Last week, some Christians managed to make a holiday treat called burbara, a wheat berry pudding.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 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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The rebels who took charge in Damascus were led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which has for years governed part of northwestern Syria, next to the Turkish border.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The third of a tea seller’s six children, Modi is a departure from the pedigreed, English-speaking bureaucrats who governed India for most of its post-independence history.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Researchers analyzed data from a cohort of 26,470 adults aged 30 to 44 who participated in the BRFSS program between 2018 and 2022.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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The researchers analyzed data from 3,504 HINTS participants in 2018 and 3,865 participants in 2020.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dietary supplements are minimally regulated by the FDA and may or may not be suitable for you.Amy Fischer MS, RD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Currently, the disposal of wind turbine waste is regulated by the localities and states hosting wind turbine projects.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Overseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overseen. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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