oversaw

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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The GCD program and JPL, which is managed by Caltech in Pasadena, California, oversaw the development process from mission planning and industry studies through final delivery.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Between lengthy expeditions, Mr. Schaller oversaw research at Johns Hopkins and other institutions; for many years he headed global field science at the Wildlife Conservation Society.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In 2025, he and Scott Drewitt-Barlow finalised a multi-million pound deal to take over Maldon and Tiptree FC and oversaw their promotion to step seven of the English football pyramid.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Hollub, 66 years old, oversaw a period of change at the U.S. energy company.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

‘Once I stood here at the corner of Zeus’s temple, venerated by all! I oversaw the games of Olympia. Offerings from every city-state were piled at my feet!’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan