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oversee

[oh-ver-see] / ˌoʊ vərˈsi /
VERB
manage, supervise; survey or watch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
command manage supervise survey watch
STRONG
baby-sit boss captain chaperon eye herd inspect overlook quarterback shepherd skipper superintend
WEAK
be in driver's seat call the shots keep an 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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Meanwhile, human roles will become less specialized, and more cross-functional, working in more nimble “squads” to oversee the AI’s busywork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Finnish conductor Sakari Oramo will oversee the celebrations for the seventh time, alongside tenor Nicky Spence and pianist Yuja Wang, who will give the Proms' debut of Samuel Barber's Pulitzer Prize-winning Piano Concerto.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

In September, Wintour announced she was leaving her job as editor in chief of American Vogue, while continuing to oversee things from Condé Nast’s C-Suite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

That means that Abel will oversee 94% of the portfolio and Weschler the rest.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

He comprehends it, being a man full grown, able to oversee the kind of house Zeus would endow with honor.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

Vocabulary lists containing oversee

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