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as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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as in to handle
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
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as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
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as in to examine
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 oversee
Sparks-Wade had said at the committee meeting that the department has a small staff that oversees the city’s parks.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Atkins will oversee investments, trading and regulate market shares in his role as chair of the SEC.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
Panetta, 86, said senators must dutifully discern whether Hegseth has the appropriate virtues and traits to oversee the world's largest military force if the Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host ultimately decides not to withdraw.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The screen also shows mobile signal strength and can be used to oversee device and network settings.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Atkins will oversee investments, trading and regulate market shares in his role as chair of the SEC.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
Panetta, 86, said senators must dutifully discern whether Hegseth has the appropriate virtues and traits to oversee the world's largest military force if the Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host ultimately decides not to withdraw.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
The screen also shows mobile signal strength and can be used to oversee device and network settings.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversee
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The kids can run around (supervised) with their peers for water sports, hiking, pizza parties, games, and more while parents enjoy yoga, tennis, swimming, or just take in the scenic views.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Virgin River mayor and chief meddler Hope McRae (Annette O'Toole) is supervising the wedding organization, the town's equivalent of a royal wedding.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Give them a spritz of disinfectant daily, twice a day during cold and flu season. Doorknobs Doorknobs, especially bathroom and front door handles, get lots of hand traffic.Alyssa Shaffer, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
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Automated deposit processes reduce the time and labor required for handling cash.Joe Arrage, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Small changes to Pentagon procurement and climate policy are worth watching.Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Growing up, my sister and I used to lay on the floor with our heads tucked together and watch this scene over and over.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Cramer examined why each stock saw gains, attributing some of their recent successes to the assumption that President-elect Donald Trump’s new regulators will largely abandon efforts to curb big business’ power.Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Set during 18 pivotal months in the early 1970s, the film examines the couple’s time living in Greenwich Village, New York City, when their personal and creative worlds collided.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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But each of these fears can be acknowledged and managed.Cepee Tabibian, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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His podcast with son and managing partner and pollster Jeremy Zogby can be heard here.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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After reviewing submissions, the show will then invite any promising applicants to New York City for a formal audition process.Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Stellantis did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the visits, including whether the company intends to review Tavares’ past decisions, such as closing and selling the company’s Arizona Proving Grounds.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The trustee who oversaw the auction, Christopher Murray, had defended the Onion’s bid as superior to that of the only other bidder, First United American Companies, which operates the ShopAlexJones.com website.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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As of June, Cruise was operating fleets in Dallas and Houston as well.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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When customs officers attempted to inspect his vehicle, Soto-Morando tried to flee, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy's next-door neighbor, Derek (Ted McGinley), is by his side attempting to help and inspecting the car by banging on it.Dory Jackson, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Oversee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversee. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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