presided (over)

verb

Definition of presided (over)next
past tense of preside (over)
1
as in ruled
to exercise authority or power over from 1923 to 1948 Palestine was presided over by Great Britain under a mandate granted by the League of Nations

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2
as in supervised
to look after and make decisions about he presides over a vast communications empire

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presided (over)
  1. ruled
  2. supervised
  3. governed
  4. managed
  5. operated
  6. conducted
  7. regulated
  8. oversaw
Verb
  • The third-round draft pick fractured his forearm in the game, and afterward McVay ruled him out for the postseason.
    Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For every song of his that became a global mainstay, one of his raw, evocative mixtapes simultaneously ruled the streets of Kingston.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of ruled
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  • All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of supervised
Verb
  • China views Taiwan as part of its territory despite the Chinese Communist Party never having governed it.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But Carter also governed at a time of soaring inflation and gasoline shortages, and his failure to secure the release of Americans held hostage by Iran helped cost him his second term.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of governed
Verb
  • The kamikaze naval drone managed to destroy or damage 15 Russian naval vessels.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of managed
Verb
  • The other 98% of stores operated as normal.
    Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of operated
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of conducted
Verb
  • Currently, the disposal of wind turbine waste is regulated by the localities and states hosting wind turbine projects.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of regulated
Verb
  • Bruce Tremper, who oversaw the Utah Avalanche Center from 1986 until his retirement in 2015 and wrote the seminal avalanche safety textbook, Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, says alignment with the Forest Service also gives avalanche centers clout with the general public.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
  • David Ellison, who oversaw the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s cold-case homicide unit.
    Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of oversaw
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