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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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ASU oversees operation of the spacecraft's imaging instrument in partnership with Malin Space Science Systems in San Diego, which helped design, build, and test the cameras.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Trump nominated her to run the office of national intelligence, which oversees 18 U.S. spy agencies, and she was confirmed by the Senate in February 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"We need to cover all of Ukraine and see all the targets. So accordingly, we use all the resources we have," explains Myronenko, who oversees the initiative.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration oversees drugs to treat diseases.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Monsieur Sinclair oversees the collection himself,” explained Gilles.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti