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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
oversight of the club's fund-raising activities
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2
as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
claiming "three billion" instead of "three million" was just an oversight
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as in supervision
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
you'll have oversight of the troop until the scoutmaster returns
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as in negligence
the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action
failing to lock the car can be an expensive oversight if it gets stolen
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Recent Examples of oversight
Despite rules intended to prevent public officials from personally profiting from government policies, Trump has worked to insulate his business ventures and those of his allies from government oversight.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
In the role, Collins White will continue to oversee scripted programming development for WBTV while also adding oversight of casting and research.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
In the short term, slower grant awards, approval for facilities projects, longer timelines for resolving oversight matters, less technical assistance...
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
Wealth Solutions Report challenges the fears of overregulation, arguing that structured oversight can enhance market confidence and drive mainstream adoption.
—Cloris Chen, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
In the role, Collins White will continue to oversee scripted programming development for WBTV while also adding oversight of casting and research.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
In the short term, slower grant awards, approval for facilities projects, longer timelines for resolving oversight matters, less technical assistance...
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
Wealth Solutions Report challenges the fears of overregulation, arguing that structured oversight can enhance market confidence and drive mainstream adoption.
—Cloris Chen, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversight
Noun
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Simultaneously, computer vision provides real-time awareness of cityscapes, improving traffic management, security monitoring, and autonomous service delivery.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Icahn is not a micro-manager and trusts his people and management to execute effectively.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This makes people more forgiving when leaders make mistakes.—
Tendayi Viki,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Piastri, who made a mistake that cost him the win at the Australian GP last week, capitalized on clean air in Shanghai to steadily build his advantage as the race evolved into a strategic battle between one and two-stop strategies.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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No experience is necessary and youth volunteers are welcome with adult supervision.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The wine list immediately became one of New York’s largest and best selected, with 1,800 labels and 9,000 bottles under the supervision of Master Sommelier Josh Nadel and Robin Wright, with four other sommeliers on staff.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Hawley’s parents Anne and William are suing, alleging wrongful death, negligence, a design defect in the coaster and failure to warn riders of potential injury.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleges negligence, design defects and a failure to warn riders about the potential danger of the wing coaster at the Valencia amusement park.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
19 Mar. 2025
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Musk's posts today have been a combination of news about the Trump administration, updates on Tesla technology, and podcast clips about himself, President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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That figure includes the probationary workers already dismissed and IRS workers who accepted the administration's 'buyout' offer over email.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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This week, fans began to read into what was either a slip-up or an error on the Starfield Creations website that showed at least one mod, now deleted, as having a PS logo as well as Xbox and PC.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Naturally, the usual delays, misunderstandings and errors in communication are all common when Mercury retrogrades, but when in a sign like Aries, these moments are more likely to be louder, bolder and triggering.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our activities promote environmental stewardship, social justice and sound governance practices.—
Suat Bakkal,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But on two fronts, Grier continued a risky pattern that has marked his stewardship of the franchise, often to his team’s detriment.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, unsubstantiated reports of neglect or abuse are erased five years after the conclusion of the investigation.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Criminal Minds actor says a life of neglect and isolation left the dog disconnected.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Oversight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversight. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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