OVERSAW Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

oversaw

verb

past tense of oversee

as in supervised

to look after and make decisions about will oversee the new manufacturing division

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as in handled

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 oversaw In his two terms as governor from 1999 to 2006, Kempthorne oversaw the largest-ever deployment of the Idaho National Guard. — Kevin Fixler june 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026 Coach Matt LaFleur, entering his eighth season without a Super Bowl, oversaw a team that notoriously collapsed, losing three games after holding double-digit leads, including twice against the Bears. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 To meet unprecedented global demand for iconic leather goods while preserving strict artisanal standards, Dumas also oversaw the strategic expansion of localized, highly specialized production facilities throughout France. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Most recently, Snyder oversaw the guidance department, state reporting, student assessments, master scheduling, teacher evaluations and Munster High School’s dual credit programming. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 The move to fill the position comes months after Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE who oversaw immigration enforcement crackdowns linked to killings in Minnesota and Illinois, resigned as acting director at the end of May. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 27 June 2026 The first three times were under Socialist Party Prime Minister Felipe González starting in 1986, but conservative leader José Aznar's government also oversaw two such measures in the 2000s. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 Mozeliak oversaw one of the most successful runs for an organization in recent memory, which included a World Series championship in 2011 and 10 total postseason appearances, including a franchise-record five straight playoff berths from 2011 to 2015. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 27 June 2026 The first three times were under Socialist Party Prime Minister Felipe González starting in 1986, but conservative leader José Maria Aznar’s government also oversaw two such measures in the 2000s. — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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Verb

While older children can use sparklers, they should be supervised, Heckman said.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Even a workforce-minded state like Colorado, which established a separate residential electrician license (2 years), still requires the work to be supervised by a journeyman.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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The tension between the various competing interests is handled with nuance and without taking sides, all while showing both the pitfalls and the wondrous potential of this annual spectacle.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Pelosi did not have alcohol in his system and he was not arrested at the scene, the sheriff's office added, noting that such cases are commonly handled as misdemeanors.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of handled

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Another witness who watched the incident unfold described the dog as a German Shepherd.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
The case has been closely watched by critics who say the prosecution could have serious implications for protesters nationwide and First Amendment free speech rights.

— Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of watched

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Few elections in American history have been examined as extensively as Georgia’s in 2020.

— Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
Separately, Giuliani and Goodwin examined the officiating history of Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, whose decision to issue the red card ignited the controversy.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026

Definition of examined

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The German predator network managed to thrive despite clear violations of Telegram’s terms of service, again raising questions about how the platform has been used for criminal activity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Tracy Edwards managed to escape and flag down Rauth and Mueller, taking the officers to Dahmer’s apartment.

— USA Today, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of managed

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Parker and Stone have frequented the restaurant recently but have not attended one of the 14 bargaining sessions with Actor’s Equity, according to Shields.

— Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Dancer/choreographer Kameron Saunders, a University of Missouri-Kansas City alum who toured with Swift on the Eras Tour, attended with his brother, Khalen Saunders, an NFLer who played with the Chiefs from 2019 to 2022.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Definition of attended

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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of reviewed

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Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez, 33, was charged with owning an unregistered aircraft that was operated by another person.

— Kelly O'Donnell, NBC news, 5 July 2026
For days, the US and its fans had operated under the assumption that there was no mechanism for the striker to have his suspension erased.

— Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

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