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oversees

VERB

manage, supervise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

command inspect

STRONG

baby-sit boss captain chaperon eye herd overlook quarterback shepherd skipper superintend survey watch

WEAK

be in driver's seat call the shots keep one's eye on look after ride herd on run the show sit on top of

Antonyms

STRONG

follow ignore neglect

WEAK

obey

Example Sentences

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Chief Executive Meg O’Neill oversees a shift back to fossil fuels after a failed renewables foray and Chairman Albert Manifold’s firing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The Federal Communications Commission, which oversees the space-based cellular broadband industry, gave a boost to Amazon and its efforts to rival Starlink and AST last Friday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

S&P Dow Jones Indices, which oversees the S&P 500, has a host of criteria External link including market value, domicile, profitability and corporate structure.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The 70-year-old is one of the most respected and influential coaches in the game, and that reputation has been earned from his borderline obsessive dedication to preparation for every single match he oversees.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

On my left side is a man named Chian who organizes and oversees all Trials taken in Los Angeles.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu