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oversees

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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O’Connor then imposed a sweeping gag order that sought to prevent RIH—or any other interested party—from continuing to litigate before McElroy or the court that oversees her, the 1st U.S.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

By 2000, Rubén would open his own white-and-purple tent circus, Caballero Circus, where Liliana now oversees the concession stand.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

But traffic is a big problem for people coming to the airport and its curbs get clogged with cars, said Rich Davey, chief executive of the Massachusetts Port Authority, which oversees Logan’s operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

At least three of those companies — United Airlines, Toyota and Boeing — were previously fined or audited by the very agency Duffy oversees.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

From lessons on royal society, I know Gabrielle advises the princess and oversees the other ladies.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton