as in ordering
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
that regional manager certainly likes to boss people around
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bossing (around)
Verb
-
More recently, high-profile firms including Amazon, Apple, Coinbase, Comcast, Google, Lockheed Martin and Meta Platforms have agreed to help finance the ballroom Trump plans for the White House after ordering the building’s East Wing to be demolished.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025 -
The brand recommends ordering the heels a half a size larger than your regular shoe size, as the shoe runs half a size smaller.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The lore of the position is passed between players like travelers telling tales at a campfire.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
-
There’s no telling how expensive the wardrobe budget is on the film, but this lookalike style is just $30 right now.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Goya’s print with this quote originally features a master donkey, seemingly instructing a disciple.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
-
The video shows a bleeding, panicked Lester urgently instructing Randall to bring Oliver his shrimp.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The controversial decision on the close call prevented Auburn from taking a commanding 17-0 lead.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Mamdani, which currently holds a commanding double-digit lead over Cuomo, has also been supported by stars including actors Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector and Kal Penn and comedian Atsuko Okatsuka.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Post-pandemic demand and chronic underbuilding in the area have left buyers competing fiercely, often bidding tens of thousands above asking.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
-
The listing notes West was initially asking $16,995,000, but does not disclose a final sale price.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Bossing (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bossing%20%28around%29. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share