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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 National Health Service, which Streeting oversaw until he quit earlier this month, was one of the principal beneficiaries.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The case centers around Brent Ryan Bodner, a Los Angeles-based wealth manager who oversaw close to $1 billion in client assets at the bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Newhouse Jr., was chairman of the company and oversaw Conde Nast magazines.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Manifold joined BP in October and oversaw the process to hire Meg O’Neill as its chief executive.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The housing code was rarely enforced, and its most important mechanism, the power of the city to correct code violations and bill landlords, was not once exercised by the city council, which oversaw housing issues.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson