as in executive
a person who manages or directs something
we wanted an exemption from the policy regarding refunds, but the store manager refused
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Recent Examples of manager
With Raleigh also going hitless for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and spending some extended time away from spring training, Mariners manager Dan Wilson wanted to get the All-Star a night off.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
At that time, the managers of Durham, Wake and Orange counties all made less than what Bryant makes now in Mecklenburg, $295,000, $373,212 and $227,063, respectively.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
But mostly, manager Matt Quatraro credits their growth as men.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
General manager Perry Minasian enters the final year of his contract, after the Angels failed to post a winning record in each of his first six seasons.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
At that time, the managers of Durham, Wake and Orange counties all made less than what Bryant makes now in Mecklenburg, $295,000, $373,212 and $227,063, respectively.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
But mostly, manager Matt Quatraro credits their growth as men.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
General manager Perry Minasian enters the final year of his contract, after the Angels failed to post a winning record in each of his first six seasons.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manager
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During opening arguments, Mark Lanier presented the jury internal company documents from Meta and YouTube that showed tech executives knew of and discussed the negative effects of their products on children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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China’s oil demand could peak sooner than expected, a senior executive at a major state energy firm said, as the Iran war accelerates the turn away from fossil fuels.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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If the judge signs off on the case April 2, a fund administrator will be appointed and a website will be created for the settlement.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to Chartis, 40% of rural hospitals already operate at a loss, and many hospital administrators say they could be forced to reduce services, or worse, if fewer patients have insurance to pay for their care.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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At thirty-three, Chalker was older than most of his classmates, with more experience professionally and abroad, and he was tapped to spend a day with James Pavitt, then the agency’s director of operations.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Licata officially appointed as FWISD’s acting superintendent The Board of Managers unanimously voted to confirm Licata as the school district’s superintendent.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the district seeks formal accreditation, Williams is proposing a quarterly status review led by the superintendent.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The new rules were approved by the county's recreation and park commission last week, and they are scheduled to go before the board of supervisors for a vote in the next two months.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jaime, who had on a yellow reflective vest and a helmet, held up his phone near his supervisor’s and, courtesy of the FarEye app, instantly received the coördinates for the packages—a total of forty-five—he’d be delivering.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manager. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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