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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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Deep staff cuts and exits occurred in the Large Business and International Division, which oversees lengthy and complicated audits.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Established as part of the 1995 peace deal that ended Bosnia's inter-ethnic war, the high representative oversees the civilian implementation of the accords and enjoys sweeping powers in the Balkan nation.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Northern Command, which oversees the Joint Task Force, said questions should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security because they directed the Department of Defense to install the wire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

A spokesman for the Space Force, which oversees the property including Blue Origin’s site, said emergency personnel had responded to the explosion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

There is hard evidence of a community money club that John Kwang oversees.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee