as in chairperson
a person in charge of a meeting
the chairman called the meeting to order
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Recent Examples of chairman
Harris is the chairman of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, which sought greater cuts in spending in the package.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, doubled down on his warning that some countries might give Iran nuclear weapons in the wake of strikes carried out by the United States, but clarified that Moscow has no intention to do so.
—Nick Mordowanec
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Russian Security Council deputy chairman of Dmitry Medvedev also said Iran's critical nuclear infrastructure appeared to be unaffected or to have sustained only minor damage.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Trump said of Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s security council.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 June 2025
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Quinlan Bentley, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, doubled down on his warning that some countries might give Iran nuclear weapons in the wake of strikes carried out by the United States, but clarified that Moscow has no intention to do so.
—Nick Mordowanec
jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Russian Security Council deputy chairman of Dmitry Medvedev also said Iran's critical nuclear infrastructure appeared to be unaffected or to have sustained only minor damage.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Trump said of Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s security council.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chairman
Noun
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The board was sure to change because of the resignation of the board of education's chairperson at the end of 2023.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Its chairperson, Chan Po-ying, said the disbandment decision was made after careful deliberation, especially taking into account the consequences to its members and allies.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Berning now steps in as the club’s 86th president, continuing the club’s proud 87-year legacy.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Jeff McCarthy, who serves on the chamber board as past president, has been working with Ninmann for a couple of years to bring these events to life.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
6 July 2025
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Questions filtered through moderator Questions for the judges had to be written on a card and were then read by a moderator.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Film and creative director Alexandra Thurmond will serve as moderator.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Chairman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chairman. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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