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as in supervised
to be in charge of
she bossed that project for years, until she was promoted again
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as in ruled
to exercise authority or power over
bossed the entire job site for a year
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as in led
to serve as leader of
bossed the entire gang of electricians on the construction project
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Recent Examples of bossed
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Leeds United had bossed the first half and David Moyes felt there was little alternative but to copy Daniel Farke.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
He is getting bossed around by grandma throughout the entire movie.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
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
Verb
Pop trends For the last several years, girls bossed the pop charts.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Leeds United had bossed the first half and David Moyes felt there was little alternative but to copy Daniel Farke.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
He is getting bossed around by grandma throughout the entire movie.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bossed
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Along with overseeing Sacramento economic development, Jasso also supervised animal care services, code enforcement and the city’s cultural services.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Last week, North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests from the country’s destroyer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Which is where the 2022 Heat first-round pick was for the entirety of the loss to the Hornets, even with the Heat losing starting center Bam Adebayo in the opening ticks of the second quarter to the back injury inflicted by what later was ruled a flagrant foul on Hornets guard LaMelo Ball.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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In 1934, World Cup took place in Italy, then ruled by fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Theresa Ochoa needed just one save to record the shutout, getting plenty of help from a defense led by Maya Pantoja, Salma Habaibeh and Grace Stachowicz.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Hartigan succeeds Jane Carpenter-Rock, who has led SAAM on an interim basis since September 2024, when Stephanie Stebich was removed as director and reassigned to an advisory role at the Smithsonian Institution.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Armed with laced cigarettes and a passion for taking things too far, Paul tests the bonds of everyone involved.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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In 2026, booking a trip at home or abroad can feel laced with uncertainty.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump fired Bondi on April 2, reportedly after being unhappy with the way the attorney general had handled issues relating to the Epstein files.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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On arrival, guests are paired with a personal local guide–think of it as the hinterland’s answer to a butler—on hand to arrange everything from restaurant bookings to last-minute requests, typically handled with a quick text.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the context of his live deposition, Sheriff Nanos did not understand the question related to discipline with a different agency not governed by the Arizona Peace Officer's Bill of Rights.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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This wartime structure differs sharply from the way the Islamic Republic was governed for 37 years under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lovell, a longtime resident of Chicago's northern suburbs, commanded the Apollo 13 mission in 1970.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Dwight Eisenhower commanded our troops in World War II.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The neutral color adds an effortlessly polished touch, while the waffle texture and fringed edges bring subtle charm.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The indoor-outdoor dining space is similar to the one in Dubai, also designed by Hugo Toro, and has a sprawling terrace furnished with fringed umbrellas, potted herbs, and a bar capped in gorgeous pistachio marble.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Bossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bossed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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