as in manager
a person who manages or directs something
a hospital administrator
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Recent Examples of administrator
The settlement administrator will use the hospital's records to identify eligible class members.
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Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Naval commander, administrator, and buccaneer John Hawkins led an early English expedition to the Caribbean around 1562, taking three ships via what is today Sierra Leone.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Please know that our educators and administrators approach this work with professionalism, care, and a focus on meeting both the academic and legal responsibilities entrusted to us.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
Bejarano Colin was the bookmaker and administrator of the operation, the FBI alleged in a criminal complaint, and Tellez is the property owner.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Naval commander, administrator, and buccaneer John Hawkins led an early English expedition to the Caribbean around 1562, taking three ships via what is today Sierra Leone.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Please know that our educators and administrators approach this work with professionalism, care, and a focus on meeting both the academic and legal responsibilities entrusted to us.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
Bejarano Colin was the bookmaker and administrator of the operation, the FBI alleged in a criminal complaint, and Tellez is the property owner.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for administrator
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But this goes back to what Toronto manager John Schneider said at the beginning of the series, the philosophy that this isn’t a best-of-seven but a series of best-of-ones over a possible seven nights.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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At some point in extra innings of Game 3 when Ohtani looked to steal second base after one of his four intentional walks, the broadcast began talking about Dodgers manager Dave Roberts’ famous game-changing steal for the Red Sox in Game 4 of the ‘04 ALCS.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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The medical device maker slumped 12% after executives on an earnings call said the high end of the company’s revenue forecast for 2026 may fall below Wall Street’s consensus view.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The popular distribution executive was a mainstay at international markets and will be sorely missed.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency is not so fortunate, said Renee Pertile, early childhood director at the agency.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gunterman is immersed in local student journalism as the executive director of the Indiana High School Press Association and the faculty adviser of Franklin College's student newspaper.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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Across the United States, attendance laws vary by state, but nearly all public school systems classify family vacations as unexcused absences, unless approved in advance by a principal or superintendent.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the last four years, Knapp saw student test scores come back up and as part of the board helped implement new math and English Language Arts curriculum, hired a new superintendent and approved a new strategic plan to guide the district in the future.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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Wardrobe supervisor Earl Nicholson then offered a brilliant idea, which viewers see after Clarkson’s Kellyoke performance wraps.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Landry, who charged LSU’s board of supervisors with leading the search for a new football coach, expressed dissatisfaction with the massive contract that Woodward had given Kelly, which included a buyout for as much as $53 million.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Administrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/administrator. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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