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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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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
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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
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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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In Florida, residents can be involuntarily examined.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Obviously, some of the old ways of policing definitely need to be examined more.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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The kamikaze naval drone managed to destroy or damage 15 Russian naval vessels.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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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
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China views Taiwan as part of its territory despite the Chinese Communist Party never having governed it.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Borrowers in default on their federal student loans can also potentially enter into a settlement; however, settlements are governed by strict guidelines which would limit any associated balance reduction.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The new trade data gets uploaded, is analyzed, and the model is updated to determine what the best opportunities might be given the new information.—
Barnet Sherman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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It’s been analyzed countless times with varying conclusions.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
31 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 1 Apr. 2025.
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