as in controlling
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in supervising
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in handling
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in watching
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 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
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 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
Verb
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
Adjective
-
But this behavior ultimately seems more controlling than anything else.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2024
-
Insight initially invested in the startup’s $25 million round in 2017 and then acquired a controlling stake two years later for more than $780 million.Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
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
-
Our production designer was in another country, just building away to his heart’s content, and nobody was there supervising.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
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
-
Social Media Management Tools Tools like Hootsuite and Sprout Social offer essential support for managing social media profiles, allowing brands to plan and schedule posts while tracking engagement metrics.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
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
-
Intrigued by this finding, the research group designed a study examining how coffee might interact with the gut microbiome in more detail.Christina Manian, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
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
-
This pathway is involved in regulating cellular processes related to growth, metabolism, and aging.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Maria Salcedo is the senior vice president of merchandising at Ulta Beauty in Bolingbrook, Illinois.Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
-
Matthias Pfister, a senior at Ben Davis High School.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near overseeing
Cite this Entry
“Overseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overseeing. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share