as in superintendent
a person who watches and directs the work of other people in order to be sure that a job is done correctly
She was named overseer of new product development. government/industry overseers
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Recent Examples of overseer
Disney Entertainment co-chair Dana Walden — overseer of ABC news, among other divisions, and a front-runner to replace soon-retiring Disney CEO Bob Iger — became a prime suspect due to her long friendship with, and strenuous campaign fundraising efforts for, Kamala Harris.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
The department has since played the role of overseer in the investigation, and reserves the right to take over again in the event of potential criminality.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
In June 2022, a regional overseer named Dean Bruer died in an Oregon motel room.
—CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
While there is no singular head of the church, ABC News did reach out to overseers – the dozen or so men in charge of the community.
—Lauren Lantry, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
The department has since played the role of overseer in the investigation, and reserves the right to take over again in the event of potential criminality.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
In June 2022, a regional overseer named Dean Bruer died in an Oregon motel room.
—CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
While there is no singular head of the church, ABC News did reach out to overseers – the dozen or so men in charge of the community.
—Lauren Lantry, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overseer
Noun
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At the conclusion of an investigation, COPA will submit its findings and recommendations to the CPD superintendent.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The superintendent did not identify the suspect but described them as a school assistant.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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This irks their brothers Ness (Scott MacArthur,), the team's general manager, and Sandy (Drew Tarver), its chief financial officer.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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General manager Chad Buchanan confirmed as much during an appearance on the Setting The Pace podcast.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Eliminated positions include drivers, lift truck operators, mechanics, security officers, cellar supervisors, viticulturists and microbiology technicians, according to the publication.—
Wes Woods II,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Spotnitz serves as writing supervisor as well as executive producer, alongside Big Light’s Adrian Banyard.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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However, by late in the afternoon, several field center directors received confirmation from the White House that their probationary employees—of which there are more than 1,000 across the agency's headquarters and 10 field centers—would not be terminated.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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Farrow and Ball Sulking Room Pink Jess Ebert, founder and creative director of Four Story Interiors, drenched a dining room with average ceilings and low light in Farrow and Ball Sulking Room Pink to give it warmth and life, despite its smaller size.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
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Still, the mayor and her police chief maintain that state control does not necessarily reduce crime.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
27 Feb. 2025
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What's next: The Raleigh Police Department will soon have a new chief, with Patterson expected to depart next month.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Overseer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overseer. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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