1
as in bodies
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the chief of the estate was left to the eldest son
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2
as in leaders
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
our chief is out on a business trip right now
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Recent Examples of chiefs
Homeowners should also make sure they’re signed up for evacuation alerts from their local fire department, the chiefs added, and should not hesitate to evacuate at the sight or smell of smoke — regardless of whether an official evacuation has been ordered.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Pay for deputy chiefs in the department range from $198,000 to $210,000 annually, according to data from the records request.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Greer said the responsibility for immigration enforcement in local police agencies ultimately falls on police leadership, arguing that local police chiefs have broad discretion over how their departments implement and prioritize participation in federal immigration enforcement programs.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Police chiefs opposed it, arguing those metrics are essential for performance reviews.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Finance chiefs at five of the giant hyperscalers—Meta’s Susan Li, Microsoft’s Amy Hood, Alphabet’s Anat Ashkenazi, Oracle’s Hilary Maxson, and OpenAI’s Sarah Friar—are collectively overseeing hundreds of billions in capital expenditures.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Blatter often had to yield to lesser chiefs, such as the heads of the continental confederations, in order to maintain his grip on power.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The sheriff's office said that the opinion came back on May 13, and Labat continued discussions with police chiefs, other law enforcement partners, mayors, and Fulton County justice partners to understand the impact on daily operations and the impact on the community.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 27 May 2026
This warrior spoke to a council of chiefs called by the British in the aftermath of the Fort Necessity fight.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Pay for deputy chiefs in the department range from $198,000 to $210,000 annually, according to data from the records request.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Greer said the responsibility for immigration enforcement in local police agencies ultimately falls on police leadership, arguing that local police chiefs have broad discretion over how their departments implement and prioritize participation in federal immigration enforcement programs.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Police chiefs opposed it, arguing those metrics are essential for performance reviews.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Finance chiefs at five of the giant hyperscalers—Meta’s Susan Li, Microsoft’s Amy Hood, Alphabet’s Anat Ashkenazi, Oracle’s Hilary Maxson, and OpenAI’s Sarah Friar—are collectively overseeing hundreds of billions in capital expenditures.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Blatter often had to yield to lesser chiefs, such as the heads of the continental confederations, in order to maintain his grip on power.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
The sheriff's office said that the opinion came back on May 13, and Labat continued discussions with police chiefs, other law enforcement partners, mayors, and Fulton County justice partners to understand the impact on daily operations and the impact on the community.
—Emily McLeod, CBS News, 27 May 2026
This warrior spoke to a council of chiefs called by the British in the aftermath of the Fort Necessity fight.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefs
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Beyond how-to books, the United States offered few means of studying art, few great paintings to imitate, and, thanks to American prudery, few chances to master the complex arrangements of human bodies considered indispensable to art’s most profound forms.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Resting metabolic rate does drop after weight loss, but mainly because smaller bodies naturally burn fewer calories, not because cycling broke something.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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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
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One simple explanation for Wyoming wolves having heavier weights, as wildlife managers point out in their report, is that most states just aren’t tracking wolf size as closely.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
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Hold the weights in place with your hands.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
10 June 2026
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Above the factory floor, the big bosses determined our production goals for the day, as usual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Fortunately, discussions with bosses and authority figures will go well.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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New luxury tax thresholds were introduced, imposing punitive roster-building restrictions on big spenders, scaring teams away from keeping their championship cores intact.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 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
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Not only are new shows being honored, but so are long-running staples like Chicago and The Book of Mormon.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Inside, customers will find the usual convenience store staples, snacks, candy, bottled water and energy drinks.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Seven European captains threatened to defy an order against wearing them, until, hours before England’s opening kickoff, FIFA announced that each would receive a yellow card.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Though the captains have collaborated more than in years past, Hansen admits trust still only goes so far among fishermen.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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“Chiefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefs. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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