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oversee

[oh-ver-see] / ˌoʊ vərˈsi /
VERB
manage, supervise; survey or watch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
command manage supervise survey watch
STRONG
baby-sit boss captain chaperon eye herd inspect overlook quarterback shepherd skipper superintend
WEAK
be in driver's seat call the shots keep an 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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California voters will decide who will oversee the state’s elections in the race for California secretary of state between incumbent Shirley Weber, a Democrat, and Republican Don Wagner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

To back up: State legislatures oversee the drawing of their electoral maps into districts.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the country's emergencies minister to fly to Tuapse urgently to oversee firefighting and cleanup efforts.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Your future CFP, if you found one you could trust, could oversee the entire shebang with your adviser and your accountant.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Mr. Jackson stayed backstage to oversee the performance.

From "George" by Alex Gino

Vocabulary lists containing oversee

"Middle Ages," Excerpts 1 & 2

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