BOSSED (AROUND) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

bossed (around)

verb

past tense of boss (around)

as in instructed

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority that regional manager certainly likes to boss people around

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Prior to the concert, Hager explained that her eldest daughter, Mila, had instructed her to wear polka dots to the event.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
The dispatcher then instructed him on performing chest compressions.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of instructed

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Both giants rely on a mix of drones and drivers to deliver everything consumers have ordered.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
During a court appearance, a Broward County judge ordered Smith held without bond on the charges and prohibited him from contacting any victims involved in the case.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of ordered

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Dallas appellate attorney David Coale, who has handled appeals for decades, told CBS News Texas after the trial that Anthony's team could have several strong arguments over whether the trial was handled correctly.

— CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Nearly an hour after Nolan was last seen, friends on one of the boats noticed its bilge pump had failed and water was rapidly filling the hull, Tyler Cox and Edward Paltzik, attorneys for the friends, told CNN.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of told

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Capturing the Gold Coast League title, which has previously been commanded by Rio Hondo Prep and rival Brentwood School, is the first milestone that comes to mind.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White commanded the spotlight for more than two minutes before Tuesday night’s game.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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