as in leader
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
every morning the boss hands out a list of top-priority tasks
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slang
as in excellent
of the very best kind
that's a really boss stereo you've got
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1
as in to supervise
to be in charge of
she bossed that project for years, until she was promoted again
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as in to rule
to exercise authority or power over
bossed the entire job site for a year
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as in to lead
to serve as leader of
bossed the entire gang of electricians on the construction project
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Recent Examples of boss
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
McLaughlin’s departure was first reported Tuesday by Politico and later confirmed by her boss, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
This excludes things like putting in legendaries for end of mission rewards or taking them out of non-boss chests.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Winning every one of his duels, creating one chance, delivering eight crosses and registering three successful tackles is a neat summary of how Cardona bossed the left flank pretty much on his own.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
If or when the sale happens, everyone within the club will have a new top boss.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
McLaughlin’s departure was first reported Tuesday by Politico and later confirmed by her boss, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
That’s basically the boss level of the shopping game—and usually requires hours of research.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
This excludes things like putting in legendaries for end of mission rewards or taking them out of non-boss chests.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
Verb
Though Mayweather bossed the bout while appearing to go half-speed, no winner was declared.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Winning every one of his duels, creating one chance, delivering eight crosses and registering three successful tackles is a neat summary of how Cardona bossed the left flank pretty much on his own.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boss
Noun
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After deliberations stretching across three weeks, the Sacramento City Council appointed Tuesday a new leader for a local agency tasked with overseeing public housing.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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With Jackson’s death Tuesday, leaders across the region reflected on a legacy that helped shape a generation of local activism and public service — none more so than Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a close friend for more than five decades.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s also bubbles (the champagne by the glass selection is excellent) and raclette cart service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The regular season is different from the playoffs, but surely Detroit is champing at the bit to get a rematch of last year’s excellent first-round matchup with the Knicks this postseason.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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These risks become more serious when your job involves driving, operating machinery, working at heights, administering medication, or supervising others in hazardous settings.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Animation is supervised by Jakub Pištecký, whose credits include Rango, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Avengers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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But last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in a 2-1 decision ruled in the government’s favor.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The arbitrator was moved by his story but ruled against him anyway, denying him his last chance for a win of any kind at this year’s Olympics.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Unitree Robotics led the charge by deploying a fleet of G1 and H1 humanoid units.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jackson was also known for his work with Operation Breadbasket, a program affiliated with the SCLC and based in Chicago after King directed him to lead the initiative.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 2026
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The shop foreman has taken multiple test drives and acknowledged the whistling.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Rebecca will also meet Tom's foreman, Nash McCabe (Brad Abramenko), and his wife, Peggy (Chelsea Hobbs).—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Across Boston and online, locals have access to some educational and awesome Black History Month arts events.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The advanced technology peered even deeper into the sword, revealing that the craftsmanship around the pommel was truly awesome.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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That duty usually resides with a state board overseeing the program, Olson said.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Samuli Torssonen of Energia VFX will oversee visual effects, and Slovenian art-rock band Laibach are in discussions to compose the score.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Boss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boss. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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