BOSSING (AROUND) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

bossing (around)

verb

present participle of boss (around)

as in ordering

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

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In August, a former governor was arrested for ordering the deletion of security camera footage in Iguala on the night of the disappearances.

— CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
The White House has also challenged California’s control over its coast, ordering a review of the California Coastal Commission that could strip its authority over federal coastal projects.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of ordering

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The Salem witch trials of 1692 carved out an enduring and powerful niche in American history for this little town, and this intimate, kitschy museum does an excellent job telling the story.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
The discovery is the latest instance of CDE leadership telling employees bedbugs are not in the building, only for more to be discovered at a later date and igniting doubt among CDE’s workforce on whether treatment is effective.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of telling

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Lecornu gathered law enforcement officials and government ministers for the emergency meeting, instructing his minister to cancel planned trips until the crisis is sufficiently addressed.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
The city is also instructing developers to design 15% of the units for artist affordable housing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of instructing

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Alcaraz defused the threat with a delicate drop shot before taking the set with a commanding tiebreak.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Fletcher and freshman Javian Mallory took the ball on each of UM’s nine-play drive that gave Miami a commanding 34-13 lead.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of commanding

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That same day, at least one student received a disciplinary notice asking them to schedule a meeting with the student conduct administrator in less than two weeks.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
One example would be asking the agent to book a medical appointment.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of asking

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