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co-official

noun

Definition of co-officialnext
as in official

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-official
  1. official
  2. executive
  3. commissioner
  4. superintendent
  5. supervisor
  6. regulator
  7. director
  8. administrator
Noun
  • The lawmakers ask whether officials are monitoring firms’ actions and weighing direct refunds, like tax relief.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Saudi officials said debris from a Houthi drone also killed one civilian and injured others.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of official
Noun
  • The Boston Red Sox had sent ownership and front-office executives to settle the negotiation directly with the player, hoping relationship leverage would carry the economics.
    — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Bennett, a former Navy pilot who also worked as a healthcare executive, is a political newcomer.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of executive
Noun
  • Government regulation of water quality has become a defining issue this campaign season, thanks in large part to Chris Jones, a retired University of Iowa research scientist and a Democrat who is running for state agriculture commissioner.
    — Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Dickstein was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center for an appearance before a District Court commissioner.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of commissioner
Noun
  • Shipp said the board is starting to look for an interim superintendent to take over after Balknight leaves.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • But prior to making a name for himself in Hollywood, Cruise worked a number of odd jobs, including being a superintendent's assistant in New York City, working on daily maintenance of a building.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of superintendent
Noun
  • Paul Eckloff, a former supervisor of the Secret Service’s presidential protection division, said the Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the risks posed by drones, even off-the-shelf models that can cause massive damage.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Sutherland’s endorsements include the Rocklin Teachers Professional Association, Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, former Rocklin City Council members and Placer County supervisors.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of supervisor
Noun
  • The company will monitor employee health, safety, and environmental indicators and proactively submit the results to regulators.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Last month, the UAE’s telecom regulator granted Elon Musk’s Starlink a 10-year license, noting that this will support critical sectors including maritime and aviation transport, energy, logistics, and emergency response.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of regulator
Noun
  • In spite of that, though, there were certain scenes that, for me as a director, were so essential to the film.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The burglar broke into the first floor of the director’s New York townhouse, scanned an array of expensive framed artworks on her wall and made their choice.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of director
Noun
  • Its park and sheltered spaces will inevitably attract uses its designers and administrators did not anticipate.
    — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The store may route the request to its corporate office, insurer, claims administrator, or counsel.
    — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of administrator
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“Co-official.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-official. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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