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

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oversaw

Clad in caps and jackets emblazoned with their respective national symbols, Lantratova and Lubinets, often appearing side-by-side, on Friday oversaw the local ceasefire in the Russia-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

Le Bris joined Sunderland from Lorient in 2024 and oversaw promotion back to the Premier League after an eight-year absence in his first season in charge.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

McLachlan oversaw exploration at Total when it made big discoveries in Namibia, Suriname, Cyprus, South Africa and elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

The company also recently replaced chief content officer Bela Bajaria, who oversaw popular shows including "Stranger Things," "Bridgerton," and "Squid Game," in addition to pushing the company's live entertainment strategy, according to CNBC.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

The War Department, which oversaw the United States Army, realized it had a problem.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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