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
Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort remains at the helm.
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Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Roughly one hundred Uffizi staffers staged a demonstration in the courtyard of the venerable Florence institution on January 4, protesting an effective layoff of the museum’s casual workers spurred by a change in service managers.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Jan. 2026
There were several manager level promotions with Chaisten France and Megan Valdex promoted in the Entertainment team, Larissa Thorold upped in Sports, Claire Mink rising in Culinary and Mandie Meier promoted in the Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Unit.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
The Atlanta Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris, as well as general manager Terry Fontenot, on Sunday night after a second straight 8-9 finish.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Roughly one hundred Uffizi staffers staged a demonstration in the courtyard of the venerable Florence institution on January 4, protesting an effective layoff of the museum’s casual workers spurred by a change in service managers.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Jan. 2026
There were several manager level promotions with Chaisten France and Megan Valdex promoted in the Entertainment team, Larissa Thorold upped in Sports, Claire Mink rising in Culinary and Mandie Meier promoted in the Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Unit.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
The Atlanta Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris, as well as general manager Terry Fontenot, on Sunday night after a second straight 8-9 finish.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manager
Noun
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Investor Day is an event where a company’s top executives provides investors with in-depth information on strategy, growth and innovation.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a livestream on the organization's official Facebook page, pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil called out Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch for allegedly refusing to partake in a photo shoot meant for contestants to share on social media.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Duffy’s post as acting NASA administrator may be ending soon.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The judges on Sunday included McIntosh's widow, Derotha McIntosh; Greg Henderson; Broadway Joe Booker; and Marty Ryall, the director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then, amid the noise, athletic director Chris McIntosh jolted the fan base by declaring that Fickell would return in 2026 — even as the Badgers sat 2-6 with an offense ranked 134th of 136 nationally.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In that role, Ruszkowski will oversee turnaround efforts in Fort Worth ISD, including directing or possibly overruling actions of the superintendent and other district leaders.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Darienne Driver-Hudson served as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools during Sain's tenure as school board president.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The count does not include assistant chief immigration judges (ACIJ), who are courthouse supervisors and also have their own dockets.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the time, Guilfoyle was working in the San Francisco district attorney's office while Newsom served on the board of supervisors.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manager. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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