commissioners

Definition of commissionersnext
plural of commissioner

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissioners
Noun
  • After that, winery owners, community leaders and others began discussions with county supervisors, with the hope of making changes to the ordinance, including allowing live music, which was growing in popularity.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The recommendations call for the aviation agency to implement time limitations for air traffic control supervisors, improve training, limit some commercial air traffic at busy airports, improve crash avoidance technology and amend helicopter route design criteria.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Surrounded by managers and coaches, the band reviewed staging concepts for the performance at Seoul’s Olympic Hall, and repeatedly ran through the steps to the 20-song setlist.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Large alternative asset managers such as Apollo Global Management and TPG have also unveiled sports units.
    Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Some leaders, producers and directors were not amused by Goldberg, saying her remarks were insulting and dismissive of a serious fight to gain diversity within the motion picture industry.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Last month, university presidents and athletic directors could not come to an agreement on how many teams should be added so the bracket will remain at 12 for the 2026 season.
    Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Because like the Dolomites here, college athletic administrators and bad decisions are permanent.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • In some districts, like Hays CISD and Austin ISD, administrators have asked students to remain in school, rather than continue to host protests that take them out of the classroom.
    Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • It’s also been talked about by superintendents past and present.
    Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The Oklahoman asked superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from across the Oklahoma City area to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their student.
    Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Company executives knew idle transmission lines could spark wildfires.
    Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • French President Emmanuel Macron blasted tech company executives of social media platforms over refusals to limit or restrict speech.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But the reversal underscores how Apple News is a powerful source of information in the US — and one that will respond to political pressure, if regulators get involved.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Eleven states are considering legislation to require utility regulators to develop a new rate class so that data centers foot the bill for their power needs.
    Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Education decisions belong with parents, not bureaucrats.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • When Vance attended the annual Munich Security Conference as a first-term senator, in 2024, he got fed up with the European Union bureaucrats and took off early to reconnect with Dreher, who had come from Budapest, over beer and sausages.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Commissioners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissioners. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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