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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
oversight of the club's fund-raising activities
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as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
claiming "three billion" instead of "three million" was just an oversight
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as in supervision
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
you'll have oversight of the troop until the scoutmaster returns
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as in negligence
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
failing to lock the car can be an expensive oversight if it gets stolen
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Recent Examples of oversight
John Seidler, the oldest of 10 siblings, is believed to meet MLB’s threshold for full-time oversight.
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Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Currently, no federal regulations specifically govern autonomous vehicles, leaving oversight to individual states.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
His decision to divert millions into personal luxuries instead of his tax duties was not a mere oversight but a deliberate act of disregard for the law.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Could that mean that the Academy makes up for that oversight in Director or Screenplay?
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Currently, no federal regulations specifically govern autonomous vehicles, leaving oversight to individual states.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
His decision to divert millions into personal luxuries instead of his tax duties was not a mere oversight but a deliberate act of disregard for the law.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Could that mean that the Academy makes up for that oversight in Director or Screenplay?
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversight
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The state’s case will ensure proper management of the nonprofit’s funds including the pending payment, Bonta said.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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At the moment, all 14 avalanche centers exist within the Forest Service’s arcane management structure of regional forests and ranger districts.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Reminding them that their jobs are hard and that making mistakes is to be expected also helps them to take risks and innovate without fear.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Up to now, that has looked like a mistake, particularly given Eze, who was with Olise in his box, has struggled for form and, at times, fitness this season.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Any deviation from this program can quickly lead to drug resistance, so patients require constant supervision.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2024
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These elaborate gingerbread houses, many life-sized, are extraordinary creations, a true fusion of pastry, art, carpentry, and architecture, all under the supervision of the resident pastry chef.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Martinez's contract says he can be fired for cause, including incompetence, negligence, fraud and a range of other issues.Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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While some firearms might have been lost due to negligence, thousands of firearms reported missing by law enforcement agencies were later discovered to have been improperly sold or traded, the letter said.E.D. Cauchi, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Should Trump be certified, unless the disability is relieved his administration will labor under a cloud of illegitimacy.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Health experts worry that the incoming administration could impede efforts to increase vaccination rates among vulnerable populations.Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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These principles are derived from industries with zero tolerance for accidents and errors, such as space exploration and commercial aviation.Caitlin Rivers, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Bears, however, made several unforced errors that set their offense back.Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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For taxpayers, the Coast Guard’s prudent budgetary stewardship is an amazing thing.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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This fall, Harvard Business School began teaching Su’s stewardship of AMD as a case study.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lewis, 57, was charged with one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and Scala, 67, was charged with fourth-degree abuse and neglect of children.Landon Mion, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Many of the babies born in the Magdalene Laundries, died from starvation, from the cold and from neglect.Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Oversight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversight. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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