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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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 bosses
Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Fortunately, discussions with bosses and authority figures will go well.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
As an executive producer for the series, she was inspired by watching her former bosses.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
Scott Pelley was then fired this week after a tense confrontation with CBS News bosses.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Stahl, Whitaker and Wertheim made clear that their decision to stay at CBS shouldn’t be seen as an endorsement of their new bosses.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Behind her back, her bosses began negotiating a secret plea deal in earnest with Epstein’s lawyers in July 2007.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Pelley, Alfonsi and Vega have all levied charges of editorial interference by CBS bosses.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
But news of the membership drew fresh scrutiny in Washington over American tech bosses’ affiliation with the university — the alma mater of China’s leader.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Dano and Collette joined co-stars Abigail Breslin and Greg Kinnear and their director bosses Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris at the screening.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Above the factory floor, the big bosses determined our production goals for the day, as usual.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Fortunately, discussions with bosses and authority figures will go well.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
As an executive producer for the series, she was inspired by watching her former bosses.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
Scott Pelley was then fired this week after a tense confrontation with CBS News bosses.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Stahl, Whitaker and Wertheim made clear that their decision to stay at CBS shouldn’t be seen as an endorsement of their new bosses.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Behind her back, her bosses began negotiating a secret plea deal in earnest with Epstein’s lawyers in July 2007.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Pelley, Alfonsi and Vega have all levied charges of editorial interference by CBS bosses.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
But news of the membership drew fresh scrutiny in Washington over American tech bosses’ affiliation with the university — the alma mater of China’s leader.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
No harm, no foul — as long as the commission bosses back the changes, Zelden said.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Dano and Collette joined co-stars Abigail Breslin and Greg Kinnear and their director bosses Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris at the screening.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosses
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Fried’s statement to the Herald comes amid warnings from a growing chorus of political leaders that Wasserman Schultz’s decision — and the state party’s silence about it — could have ripple effects across the ballot in November.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The boy’s family and county leaders are renewing their plea for witnesses to come forward, saying justice for a child lost to senseless street violence is long overdue.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Milshtein previously served as adviser to COGAT, which supervises civilian policy in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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As chief of patrol, Hein supervises the most visible aspects of the Police Department that define its image in the minds of most Chicagoans, including emergency response, crisis intervention, traffic control, routine patrol and community policing efforts.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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If the court strikes down such grace periods, the implications could extend well beyond California and 13 other states that give a grace period for regular ballots, depending on how the court ultimately rules.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The bony villain is a warlock who stole the throne of Eternia from King Randor and now rules it with a tyrannical fist.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Raman now leads Pratt by 3,113 votes.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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During Black History Month (February) and Women’s History Month (March), the foundation also leads specific tours with a narrow focus on the historic contributions of each group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Customers were very important; workers, foremen.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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For years after that, TCU alums who had served as Ranch Week foremen or queen would proudly include it on resumes, in professional biographies or when running for office.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a statement to CBS News, the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, confirmed the training changes.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Tucking in for departure, DeeDee strikes up a flirtation with Cal (Brian Jordan Alvarez), Glamazonian’s hunky co-conductor, while Tess oversees the train’s A-list clientele.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Students should know where they are enrolled, who grants their degree, who governs the curriculum, how financial aid works, where student services are delivered and who is accountable when something goes wrong.—
Christos Korgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The airport also said all discussions related to the lease negotiations are protected under North Carolina General Statute 132-6(d), which governs economic development records.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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In addition to the Hot Country Songs ranking, the single also commands the Digital Song Sales, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales lists.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Competing on mission, not salary In a labor market where specialized talent commands premium salaries, the Corps can’t always match private-sector compensation.—
Alena Conley,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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