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as in supervises
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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as in handles
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
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as in watches
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
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as in examines
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 oversees
Michel now oversees Larkin’s graduate medical educational programs and is chairman of Larkin University, which is governed separately from the hospital, said Smith, the hospital’s attorney.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Georgia is one of just three states that oversees its ash disposal program, which environmentalists have long criticized.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The school board still oversees academic programming and personnel at IPS schools, but the IPEC board is expected to take over funding and management of all school facilities by 2028-29.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
The leaders of the Senate committee that oversees the FCC are questioning how the agency gave approval to the Nexstar–Tegna transaction, the massive broadcast station merger that already has been paused by a federal court.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Beatrice also co-hosts the Existential Hope podcast and oversees its platform, fostering a space for collaborative exploration and ideas.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The executive director of Colorado's Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing, which oversees Medicaid, is stepping down in April.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The commission oversees the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which plans to implement the rule May 1.
—Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Carter, 44, who oversees day-to-day operations of James’ businesses, had been a consultant for Project B until this fall but is now back in the fold as an adviser and board director, Burnett said.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Georgia is one of just three states that oversees its ash disposal program, which environmentalists have long criticized.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The school board still oversees academic programming and personnel at IPS schools, but the IPEC board is expected to take over funding and management of all school facilities by 2028-29.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
The leaders of the Senate committee that oversees the FCC are questioning how the agency gave approval to the Nexstar–Tegna transaction, the massive broadcast station merger that already has been paused by a federal court.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Beatrice also co-hosts the Existential Hope podcast and oversees its platform, fostering a space for collaborative exploration and ideas.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The executive director of Colorado's Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing, which oversees Medicaid, is stepping down in April.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
The commission oversees the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which plans to implement the rule May 1.
—Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Carter, 44, who oversees day-to-day operations of James’ businesses, had been a consultant for Project B until this fall but is now back in the fold as an adviser and board director, Burnett said.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversees
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At Fordham University, hundreds of female students gather for Smart Women Securities meets to learn about analyzing equities and financial statements, according to Rosa Romeo, a Fordham accounting professor who supervises the group.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Patrol, which supervises security at the Capitol complex, had a more conservative estimate of around 100,000.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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One person handles the hotel, another takes on excursions, another manages dining.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Instead of micromanaging every finger, humans provide high-level input while the AI handles coordination.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Through her work, Amon-Higa now watches as bonds blossom daily – like the unexpected relationship between Dakota, a non-verbal boy, and Ginger, an extroverted miniature pig.—
Avani Kumar,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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As the crowd watches, a surf coach makes a split-second choice.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The film examines the challenges that Corbell has faced in his efforts to bring a spotlight to his findings.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The show examines the environmental and human cost of the atomic era through an artistic lens, tracing present day nuclear risk back to its Cold War roots.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Twenty years after her diagnosis, Stones manages the condition through regular exercise and good nutrition and advocates for bone health, developing bone-friendly recipes inspired by her love of baking and shared with the Royal Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom.—
Hadia Zainab,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tarrant County Public Health inspects and scores all restaurants in the county except for those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Piedmont also periodically replaces or inspects meters as part of normal maintenance.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Miles is a brilliant basketball player, comparable to a painter or actor with her showmanship on the court and a mind that operates at a different level than most other athletes.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The model scans 10-by-10-meter squares of land to determine whether poppies are present by their telltale orange color.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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As the newest addition to the lineup, the Echo Dot Max focuses on high-fidelity audio that scans your room to optimize playback for your specific space.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Oversees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversees. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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