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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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They said the Assembly Commission - which oversees the running of Parliament Buildings and involves MLAs from the five main parties - was "committed to minimising environmental impact across its operations".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Northern Ireland's health minister now has the legal power to revise the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards code of practice, which oversees care arrangements for people without sufficient mental capacity.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The Hong Kong-based Taylor also is a fund manager at Matthews Asia, which oversees $7 billion.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

A spokesman for the Space Force, which oversees the property including Blue Origin’s site, said emergency personnel had responded to the explosion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

There is hard evidence of a community money club that John Kwang oversees.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee