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
Are finance chiefs simply adapting to this unending unpredictability?
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Superman proved to fire off the new DC under chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran, while the original gambles that Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy have made at the larger Warner Bros Motion Picture Group with Sinners and F1, as well as new IP A Minecraft Movie, have been smashing successes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
These also told of subject Kushite chiefs who supplied the wood from acacia trees used to build vessels to ship blocks of Aswan stone northwards for the pharaoh’s pyramid.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
And that became a critical point of failure for law enforcement chiefs looking to make the early apportionment of blame.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Fourteen fire engines, two battalion chiefs and about 60 personnel responded to the fires, authorities added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, at a meeting Netanyahu convened late on Sunday with security chiefs, urged the prime minister to pursue a ceasefire deal, according to three Israeli officials, two of whom were in the meeting and one of whom was briefed on its details.
—Steven Scheer, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
However, he is ebuffed at every turn by his fellow chiefs, most notably Kamehameha I (Kaina Makua), who later becomes the conqueror and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai’i.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Other examples include the Guatemalan and Nicaraguan police chiefs charged with links to organized crime.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Sep. 2025
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Superman proved to fire off the new DC under chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran, while the original gambles that Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy have made at the larger Warner Bros Motion Picture Group with Sinners and F1, as well as new IP A Minecraft Movie, have been smashing successes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
These also told of subject Kushite chiefs who supplied the wood from acacia trees used to build vessels to ship blocks of Aswan stone northwards for the pharaoh’s pyramid.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
And that became a critical point of failure for law enforcement chiefs looking to make the early apportionment of blame.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Fourteen fire engines, two battalion chiefs and about 60 personnel responded to the fires, authorities added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, at a meeting Netanyahu convened late on Sunday with security chiefs, urged the prime minister to pursue a ceasefire deal, according to three Israeli officials, two of whom were in the meeting and one of whom was briefed on its details.
—Steven Scheer, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
However, he is ebuffed at every turn by his fellow chiefs, most notably Kamehameha I (Kaina Makua), who later becomes the conqueror and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai’i.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Other examples include the Guatemalan and Nicaraguan police chiefs charged with links to organized crime.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefs
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Together, O’Neill and Alicia navigate a rabbit hole of deranged folk singers, psychotic cops, boxing promoters, line dancing enthusiasts, and worst of all, podcasters, the truth blurs, bodies stack, and the nature of their search comes into question.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the bodies pile up, Thorn tries to do his duty, but trust the law to get in the way of saving the world from future Armageddon.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Goldberg-Polin has become a global advocate for the remaining hostages, meeting with world leaders and speaking publicly about her loss.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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WalletHub then evaluated the five dimensions using 45 relevant metrics, with their corresponding weights.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Squeezing a tennis ball for five to 10 seconds for a few rounds is a way to start improving your strength, followed by incorporating exercises that utilize kettlebells and weights.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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The police don’t seem to know whether to go with what the stewards are recommending or what their bosses have set out.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Amazon gift bestsellers span little luxuries that make easy gifts for women, practical picks that double as gifts for men, and culinary crowd-pleasers for bosses or housewarmings.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 Oct. 2025
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For example, stars are fueled by nuclear reactions and radioactive decay in their cores.—
Andrea Richard,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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The inclusion of low-power cores is new with this generation.—
Wendy Sheehan Donnell,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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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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Field hockey college commits like senior captains Kate Schneider (Babson), Kendal Cusack (VCU) and Nadia Michienzi (Union) are athletic and skilled.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Nicknamed ‘Dodo’, and a former Ryder Cup-winning golfer himself in 2010, Molinari was Donald’s right-hand man — a first amongst equals compared to the other vice-captains.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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While a proper selection of fall shoes should include boots, sneakers, and loafers, clogs have also earned their spot on the list of wardrobe staples.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Staud is leaning into nostalgia this month, teaming up with Varsity Los Angeles — a shop specializing in throwback staples — on a pop-up that celebrates the city’s love for vintage.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Chiefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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