as in leader
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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slang
as in excellent
of the very best kind
that's a really boss stereo you've got
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1
as in to supervise
to be in charge of
she bossed that project for years, until she was promoted again
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as in to rule
to exercise authority or power over
bossed the entire job site for a year
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as in to lead
to serve as leader of
bossed the entire gang of electricians on the construction project
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Recent Examples of boss
Patrick Sung, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Though he was appointed by Trump, Milley later became a critic of his former boss.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 6 Nov. 2020
This excludes things like putting in legendaries for end of mission rewards or taking them out of non-boss chests.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Tell him to leave you alone and only interact for professional reason that doesn't include bossing you around.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The previous proposal, which involved a game between Barça and fellow Catalan club Girona, was then shelved by the LaLiga boss.
—Patrick Sung, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Though he was appointed by Trump, Milley later became a critic of his former boss.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Binning notes that Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of the Niles area, a former Traficant aide who won his ex-boss' congressional seat, was re-elected Tuesday by his smallest-ever margin, defeating GOP former state legislator Christina Hagan by 7.5 percentage points.
—Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 6 Nov. 2020
This excludes things like putting in legendaries for end of mission rewards or taking them out of non-boss chests.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
Verb
Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Tell him to leave you alone and only interact for professional reason that doesn't include bossing you around.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boss
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Trump has signaled Zelensky would not participate in Friday’s summit, though the US president previewed his plans to phone Kyiv immediately after the meeting, along with other European leaders, to brief them.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Forbes Books offers business and thought leaders a way to share their ideas and expertise with the world.—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From there, Young tossed an accurate ball to Sanders for a would-be first down and it was dropped by the second-year tight end, who has put together an otherwise excellent camp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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In addition to a monthly newsletter covering retirement planning regulations, IRA advisers Ed Slott and Co. also offer an excellent monthly newsletter covering Social Security issues, written by Heather Schreiber.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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The official supervising Ghana’s effort to build its first nuclear plant admitted to Semafor last year that the country would miss its own 2030 deadline.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The focus is no longer on doing the process, but on designing, supervising and improving it.—
Dutt Kalluri,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The airport sued over that issue, and a court ruled in its favor, entering a temporary injunction directing city officials to use the sales tax money to pay off the bonds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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In mid-April, Judge Eric M. Davis, who had presided over Dominion's case against Fox News, ruled that all of the at-issue statements that aired on Newsmax were also false and defamatory.—
Maddy Lauria,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
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Real Madrid and Liverpool legend Steve ‘Macca’ McManaman will lead the commentary team alongside former Arsenal and West Ham midfielder Stewart Robson.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nineteen-time Stellar Award winner Pastor Mike Jr. and Stellar Award winner Jason Nelson lead the field of nominees this year with nine nominations each, with both landing top nominations in the key categories Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sacco leads on overtime so far in 2025, followed by Cades, foreman Ahmad Barakati, who has made $104,267 in overtime out of $167,845 in pay, Caruso, and Kelly, who has made $95,244 of his $159,348 pay in overtime.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
21 July 2025
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Jury foreman Jim Stuhlman said ultimately, prosecutors didn not provide enough evidence to prove their case.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Guest starring alongside the awesome friends is the legendary Jackée Harry, who voices Granny Williams–Riri’s spunky grandmother.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Be your awesome coach self, not your own marketing assistant.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Several weeks later, Wendy McMahon, who had overseen CBS News and Stations, also exited.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The series is overseen by Olivia LaRoche and Louisa Lenander Friedman on behalf of Roku Originals.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Boss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boss. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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