BOSSED Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in chased

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bossed

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verb

past tense of boss

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

Verb

The Belgians bossed the first half, and part of that was due to their quality. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 8 July 2026 Pop trends For the last several years, girls bossed the pop charts. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 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

Adjective

Next, the Scala takes shape with a round toe, two top straps and a laced bow.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations described the threats as two profanity-laced, threatening audio messages left for the center.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of laced

Verb

While older children can use sparklers, they should be supervised, Heckman said.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Even a workforce-minded state like Colorado, which established a separate residential electrician license (2 years), still requires the work to be supervised by a journeyman.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of supervised

Verb

Basabe seemed unaware of the man’s presence in the courthouse, after Marsh had ruled before trial that the man would not be permitted as a witness.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Since the mysterious deaths of a husband and wife in the Medici family, a powerful Italian dynasty that ruled Florence and Tuscany almost uninterruptedly from 1434 to 1737, rumors have swirled about what led to the couple’s untimely demise.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of ruled

Verb

The last group is led by board president Heather Fargo, who served as mayor of Sacramento from 2000-2008.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
This association with high status, as well as a rudimentary analysis of the size of the bones, led archaeologists to conclude that the burial belonged to a man.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of led

Verb

Deputies also reported 19 ejections from the stadium, adding that all incidents were isolated and handled quickly.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 July 2026
ChaiFlicks co-founder Bill Weiner handled the negotiations for the streamer, working opposite Fleur Wheatley, VP Sales at Seven.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 July 2026

Definition of handled

Verb

The decision clarified how the Restoration Act applies and reaffirmed that tribal gaming is primarily governed by federal law.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
That type of claim is usually governed by state right of publicity law or case precedent and can lead to monetary damages.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of governed

Verb

Vintage Advertising Signs These have always commanded a premium, Michelle insists—originals are often sold for thousands.

— Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Far from alone in taking time to hit his stride against DR Congo, but Anderson commanded the centre of the pitch well before and after Rice was moved to right-back as England gathered themselves and rallied.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026