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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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“Ninety-four was essential,” says Alan Rothenberg, who oversaw the running of the 1994 tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Bass, a center-left Democrat, oversaw Los Angeles during last year’s devastating wildfires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He also accused CBS News Bari Weiss — who oversaw the changes — of “murdering” the program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He moved into a bedroom at Chile's training site and during his four years in charge he oversaw it being transformed from a tired and outdated place to a modern complex.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The U.S. assistant attorney general, who oversaw the federal prison system, had asked White if he would take over as warden of Leavenworth prison, in Kansas.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann