oversee
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overseen\ ˌō-vər-ˈsēn
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overseeing
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Synonyms
administer, administrate, carry on, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, keep, manage, operate, overlook, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend
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Despite his now top role overseeing Saudi Arabia’s energy portfolio, Prince Abdulaziz is not known to be close to Prince Mohammed, the king’s most powerful son and heir to the throne. — Washington Post, "Saudi king replaces energy minister, naming one of his sons," 9 Sep. 2019 In her new position, Odaka is responsible for managing and distributing over two million pounds of healthy food, backpacks and household essentials, and overseeing all facilities to serve more than 9,000 low-income residents each year. — Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "Odaka named director of operations for Sunnyvale Community Services," 6 Sep. 2019 Buck, who has owned the 23-room unit for more than two decades, began his career overseeing the leasing team for the Sears Tower — now known as the Willis Tower. — Bob Goldsborough, chicagotribune.com, "Developer John Buck lists Lake Shore Drive penthouse for $11.5 million," 6 Sep. 2019 Christopher previously spent most of the last five years overseeing the city’s Inspectional Services Department, the agency that provides staffing and recommendations on permits and variances to the zoning board. — Tim Logan, BostonGlobe.com, "Top Walsh aide to take leave amid bribery investigation," 6 Sep. 2019 Rhys, who turned 23 Friday, is one of the young adults overseeing how the grant money is spent. — Marina Starleaf Riker, ExpressNews.com, "S.A. gets almost $7M to prevent young adults from experiencing homelessness," 5 Sep. 2019 With Heather overseeing design and Brad hunting down deals as the broker, the duo provides the options at the beginning of the show and get to work once the homeowners come to a decision. — Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, "HGTV’s Stay or Sell Shows Off Minneapolis’ Charm and Booming Real Estate Market," 5 Sep. 2019 Commission staffers said there are questions of jurisdiction because the Colorado Public Utilities Commission and the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration have roles in overseeing gathering lines. — Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, "New rules for oil, gas flow lines up next for Colorado regulators," 5 Sep. 2019 But Miike has worked in an array of genres while overseeing some 100 movies and TV shows. — Clark Collis, EW.com, "Watch the extreme trailer for Takashi Miike's comedy-thriller First Love," 3 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'oversee.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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