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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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Ankur Vora, an executive who oversaw the trip, and the India country lead, Archna Vyas, posed questions to colleagues about the trip and whether it should happen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

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

From BBC • May 31, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“Nothing is forever, especially in television,” said former network executive Ted Harbert, who oversaw the launches of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” at NBC.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In 1941, MacLean oversaw the sale of the 770-acre property to the federal government for use by Langley Field, making it one of the largest air bases in the world.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly