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as in directors
a person who directs a musical ensemble
The orchestra thanked their conductor for pulling together such a memorable performance.
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a person who collects money or fares on a train or bus
She asked the train's conductor when they would arrive at the next station.
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Recent Examples of conductors
These ice chunks, which are also conductors, can stretch into shards.
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Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
The brothers couldn’t afford public transportation, often sneaking rides by clinging to the backs of trolleys until conductors forced them off.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Jared Cassity, the national safety and legislative director for the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — Transportation Division union, or SMART-TD, said Amtrak conductors and other on-train workers often don’t speak publicly about incidents for fear of retribution from the company.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Rather than building the Golden Pacific Powerlink, Powers suggests SDG&E upgrade existing transmission lines, using advanced composite conductors, and replace single-circuit towers with double-circuit towers.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The popularity of television, which also spotlighted classical music, conductors, and musicians, helped bolster that coverage.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The kits—which are used to construct home sauna heating units—contain electrical conductors that can overheat, posing a significant fire risk.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Two conductors getting a good deal of attention lately make their debuts.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Bus operators and conductors are lookouts for first responders and are on the scene before emergency personnel arrive.
—John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
The brothers couldn’t afford public transportation, often sneaking rides by clinging to the backs of trolleys until conductors forced them off.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Jared Cassity, the national safety and legislative director for the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — Transportation Division union, or SMART-TD, said Amtrak conductors and other on-train workers often don’t speak publicly about incidents for fear of retribution from the company.
—Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Rather than building the Golden Pacific Powerlink, Powers suggests SDG&E upgrade existing transmission lines, using advanced composite conductors, and replace single-circuit towers with double-circuit towers.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The popularity of television, which also spotlighted classical music, conductors, and musicians, helped bolster that coverage.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
The kits—which are used to construct home sauna heating units—contain electrical conductors that can overheat, posing a significant fire risk.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Two conductors getting a good deal of attention lately make their debuts.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Bus operators and conductors are lookouts for first responders and are on the scene before emergency personnel arrive.
—John Samuelsen, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
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Cinetic’s management practice represents directors, writers, and producers, including Richard Linklater, Todd Haynes, Killer Films, David Gordon Green, Morgan Neville, Kevin MacDonald, Chris Smith, Jay Chandrasekhar, Alex Winter, Robert Kaplow, Gabriel Sherman, Jay McCarrol, and James Pedersen.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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No word yet on any additional casting or directors for the second season.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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The three-year FAU/UCF study of 450 seniors in South and Central Florida found that drivers with mild cognitive decline exhibited less control of the gas pedal, took shorter or more fragmented trips, engaged in frequent hard braking, and drove lower average speeds.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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The design team includes Soutra Gilmour (scenic & costume design), Jon Clark (lighting design), Ben and Max Ringham (sound designers & composers), Fabian Aloise (choreographer), Carole Hancock (hair, wigs & make-up), Kate Waters (fight director), and Ingrid Mackinnon (intimacy coordinator).—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Following his death, fellow composers shared tributes, including Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The musicians, accompanied by keyboardist Billy Preston, played five new songs as crowds gathered on the streets and nearby rooftops to watch.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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All that remains is the alchemical energy binding these four musicians, and the endless mystery driving their search.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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Universal Creative posted an image of its designers, engineers and programmers taking flight on the attraction, which is scheduled to open this summer.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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To support this new system, engineers mounted a cylindrical hydrogen tank beneath the tail boom and installed specialized cooling nacelles on both sides of the helicopter’s exterior.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Adrienna Wong, a senior attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, said Wednesday’s vote showed city leaders taking action on an issue that was personal to them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The next generation of industry leaders will not rely solely on internal labs or occasional acquisitions.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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People milled about in suits and sunglasses, as parking attendants guided car after car into a dusty lot.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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Hotel housekeepers and cruise-cabin attendants are experts at creating spaces that feel polished and instantly put together, often by focusing on just one high-impact detail.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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