as in leaders
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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1
as in supervises
to be in charge of
she bossed that project for years, until she was promoted again
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as in rules
to exercise authority or power over
bossed the entire job site for a year
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as in leads
to serve as leader of
bossed the entire gang of electricians on the construction project
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosses
Noun
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More than 60 Jewish leaders from across the country backed Derek Penslar in a letter arguing that attacks on similar scholars posed dangers.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Newcastle are now 12 points behind Birmingham City, the leaders, and matches are running out.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Joe Gibbs Racing star also leads the Cup Series with nine poles since the start of the 2023 season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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The boot-hitting has come in handy; Tait-Jones leads the country in free throw attempts and makes (210 for 274 from the line).—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Next Tuesday, the team and the city (as well as the trust that oversees the land White Stadium is on) will head to trial and defend the stadium renovation.—
Meg Linehan,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Kellerman runs it with Ann Bliss, who is the taproom leader, and his wife Morgan Kellerman, who oversees social media marketing and photography.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Prince William is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, which governs the game in Wales, while Princess Kate supports Rugby Football Union, its counterpart in England.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Princess Kate, 43, is patron of the Rugby Football Union which governs the game in England, while Prince William, 42, is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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That means asset managers made fewer options available for investors.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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United Way partnered with Housing Collaborative, a nonprofit, to connect people to housing and recruit property managers to aid in the effort.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies manages that magic trick.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Part of Historic Garden Week's uniqueness is that each club manages its individual tour, including selecting the homes and providing staffing on its tour date.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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The filing also includes information on the company's governance structure, detailing the roles and backgrounds of its directors and executive officers.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is expected to assume a role on the board of directors for Euro 2028.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Bosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosses. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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