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as in operated
to look after and make decisions about
will oversee the new manufacturing division
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as in supervised
to be in charge of
looking for someone to oversee the project from start to finish
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as in watched
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
oversee the household until Dad gets home
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as in examined
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
her job was to oversee each and every dish before it left the kitchen and was served to a customer
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Recent Examples of overseen
The $20 fine per criminal conviction would be held in a new State Supplemental Benefit Fund overseen by the state treasurer.
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Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
It is overseen by the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The company’s for-profit wing is currently overseen by a nonprofit research body, and investor profits are capped at 100x.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
The attorneys argued that Boyd, who had overseen the case since June 2023, when the officers were arrested, harbored a bias against them because one of them had filed a complaint against her a year prior in an unrelated matter.
—Emilie Eaton, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Richard Caring has overseen every detail of the Mark’s Club renovations.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Schools are overseen by various entities, including the state, the Bureau of Indian Education, or operate as grant, charter, private or tribal schools.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
The show is currently overseen by Shawn Michaels, himself a WWE Hall of Famer with a legendary in-ring career.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Happily for long-term members and wellness moguls alike, both qualities have only been enhanced by the club’s refresh this year—the details of which have been personally overseen by Richard Caring.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
It is overseen by the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The company’s for-profit wing is currently overseen by a nonprofit research body, and investor profits are capped at 100x.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
The attorneys argued that Boyd, who had overseen the case since June 2023, when the officers were arrested, harbored a bias against them because one of them had filed a complaint against her a year prior in an unrelated matter.
—Emilie Eaton, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Richard Caring has overseen every detail of the Mark’s Club renovations.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Schools are overseen by various entities, including the state, the Bureau of Indian Education, or operate as grant, charter, private or tribal schools.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
The show is currently overseen by Shawn Michaels, himself a WWE Hall of Famer with a legendary in-ring career.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
Happily for long-term members and wellness moguls alike, both qualities have only been enhanced by the club’s refresh this year—the details of which have been personally overseen by Richard Caring.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overseen
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The distillery operated sporadically before being mothballed in 1998 and demolished in 2013.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That’s just the 244 locations operated by the home discount retailer.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Using advanced microscopy techniques, the researchers closely examined the changes on the surface of the plastic material.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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Since then, a plethora of books, articles, true-crime shows and films have re-examined and relitigated the case.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recently, a friend who works at a major research company told me that many focus groups, particularly those conducted by low-quality agencies, are filled with professional participants who attend a toothpaste focus group in the morning and an instant soup group in the afternoon.Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The operation, conducted on-site southeast of Aberdeen, marks a significant milestone for offshore wind technology.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Conclusion The journey to finding and partnering with the right Salesforce managed services provider requires thoughtful preparation.Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The club managed over the last three years to break Wadi Degla’s domination and its spending is proof of its interest in the women’s game.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The remains are being analyzed for potential identification.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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In their investigation, prosecutors analyzed more than 800 hours of security video from the hotel and from public roads, as well as the contents of Payne’s cellphone.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The afternoon, governed by the heart and small intestine (fire element), is better suited for creative tasks and collaborative work.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement Housing production results from a complex mix of private and public factors, including material and labor costs, and land-use regulations that are chiefly governed at the local and state levels.Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Those units had previously been personally inspected by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the agency added.Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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After retrieving the original from the vault, the team inspected the negative and audio elements and created a repair report before getting to work.Lise Pedersen, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Becker himself initially did not know the owl’s location, which was kept secret by Valentin’s family.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The real terrors are kept outside, on this notoriously hellish stretch of Hollywood Boulevard.Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Overseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overseen. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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