CHIEFS Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

chiefs

noun

plural of chief

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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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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 She's followed all the ins and outs of Swift's romance with Travis Kelce a tight end with the Kansas City chiefs. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 July 2026 Finance chiefs are becoming increasingly central to corporate strategy, and boards are noticing. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 June 2026 The lawsuit alleges city leaders interfered with Pope’s investigations into misconduct allegations involving the two deputy chiefs and former Chief Dustman, undermining internal accountability within the department. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 For finance chiefs, the dashboard itself changes. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 His proposal had underscored the shaky autonomy of the civilian group, which has clashed with the police officers union, city leaders and former chiefs — not to mention internal strife between commissioners — in the decade since voters overwhelmingly approved its formation. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 State governors are considered the top security chiefs of their states but do not have operational command. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Many of the speakers included longtime volunteer firefighters and former Norwich volunteer chiefs. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026

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By the end of the night, the room full of sweaty bodies was left basking in the gift of Madonna, feeling just one small sliver of a wider moment that has gone on to completely transcend conventional pop expectation.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 July 2026
In the mornings, our counselors still walk, slowly now, through the stench of bodies decomposing under the ruins of schools, mosques, and homes.

— James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026

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The question of Wardlaw’s mental health has been brought up before — and is now being used by Republican lawmakers to try to criticize city leaders for not properly enforcing the state’s camping ban for large cities.

— Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026
Morale has plummeted as a succession of mostly temporary leaders have come and gone — the front office filled with political appointees, many of them with little or no training in medicine or public health.

— Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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Crafted from 22 momme mulberry silk, which is thicker and blocks out more light than lighter silk weights while remaining softer and less dense than heavier options, this mask is ideal for sensitive skin.

— Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
When Wilson works out with weights, those were also chosen in collaboration with the actor, which is in keeping with McCall’s philosophy that the actors should feel like their surroundings are extensions of the characters.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

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Most storm cores are expected to rain over Eastern Oregon and south of the Snake River, the forecaster said.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
Two days after the incident, a developer told the Wall Street Journal that the days of high-wire stunts—like pulling out cores and sticking extra floors on the roof—might belong to the past.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

Definition of cores

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Customers were very important; workers, foremen.

— Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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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This year’s version was beefed up with a few extra attractions to go along with some of the staples which again included the food tent and beer garden, the golf challenge held at Depot Pond and a pet show.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Eating and drinking A welcome hamper of essentials – artisanal pasta, charcuterie and staples like olive oil and balsamic vinegar – stocks the kitchen with, of course, tea and coffee.

— Nick Hendry, TheWeek, 10 July 2026

Definition of staples

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Indeed, unlike vehicle drivers, in addition to forward, backwards, left or right, boat captains must consider heave, pitch, roll and yaw, while constantly adjusting for wind, waves and current, explained Foulkes.

— Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The pilots, who help captains guide cargo ships into the port, have conducted various labor actions since last fall.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

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