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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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
The public’s ambivalence toward corporate chiefs cuts across gender, age, party, and even income.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Invisible drag on the economy For HR chiefs and labor economists, the implications extend beyond individual well-being.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The comedy chiefs were speaking before James Corden and Ruth Jones at the Comedy Festival in Liverpool.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Chris Monahan, head of the Captains Endowment Association, the union that also represents deputy chiefs, said Taylor did not properly document all his work hours, as required.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The mayor, Glassman and Herbst all criticized Sorensen for forcing the chiefs to defend their boss in public.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Critics said the report was biased because it was conducted by four nearby police chiefs.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 7 May 2026
On Friday, Burgueño symbolically mounted the first cameras onto the vests of district police chiefs, including those from the traffic and international ports of entry units, the video shows.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit claims that during the investigation into the drinking and driving by the deputy chiefs, Pope found evidence that Sumstad had contacted another law enforcement agency to try and fix a traffic ticket for a friend.
—Ben Wheeler
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Invisible drag on the economy For HR chiefs and labor economists, the implications extend beyond individual well-being.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The comedy chiefs were speaking before James Corden and Ruth Jones at the Comedy Festival in Liverpool.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Chris Monahan, head of the Captains Endowment Association, the union that also represents deputy chiefs, said Taylor did not properly document all his work hours, as required.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The mayor, Glassman and Herbst all criticized Sorensen for forcing the chiefs to defend their boss in public.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Critics said the report was biased because it was conducted by four nearby police chiefs.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 7 May 2026
On Friday, Burgueño symbolically mounted the first cameras onto the vests of district police chiefs, including those from the traffic and international ports of entry units, the video shows.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit claims that during the investigation into the drinking and driving by the deputy chiefs, Pope found evidence that Sumstad had contacted another law enforcement agency to try and fix a traffic ticket for a friend.
—Ben Wheeler
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefs
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Blake Snell has loose bodies in his left elbow and was placed on the IL Friday as the Dodgers discuss whether the two-time Cy Young winner needs surgery.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Ukraine repatriated the bodies of fallen soldiers Saturday following an earlier exchange with Moscow involving prisoners of war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Following community debate over safety versus access to alternative mobility options, city leaders in La Mesa voted to ban e-bike use for riders under 12.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The leaders discussed trade on Thursday, with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Motorists advised to get oil changes sooner as certain weights become scarce.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
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The host does his best to incorporate weights, jumping exercises, and cardio.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
11 May 2026
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The 12 years with the fastest employment growth saw bosses statewide increase staffing at an average rate of 3% per year.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Steer clear of authority figures, bosses and the police, because anger and frustration might get you into trouble.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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The mystery becomes even harder to explain because planetary cores are generally thought to form quickly.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The federal plan would increase production of plutonium pits, the cores of nuclear weapons, a project that would cost $5 billion a year for the next six years.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 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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In addition, the states will collect catch information from anglers and for-hire captains to monitor catches and gain insight into changes in angler behavior under pilot program requirements.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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The expedition set sail on May 19, 1845, and was last seen in July 1845 in Baffin Bay by the captains of two whaling ships.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Their tart stalks are staples in sweet dishes, such as pies, jams, and crumbles, but can also be used in savory dishes and even beverages.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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Kelly and Drury are staples on the league’s best penalty kill.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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“Chiefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefs. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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