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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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as in drivers
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
Materials are either good conductors or bad conductors of electricity.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
In plain terms, these sensors may help map weak magnetic fields near steel, cables or electrical conductors.
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Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
Aluminum is one of the best heat conductors, and this particular combo allows for the pan to warm evenly—especially crucial in the searing and sautéing business.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
In plain terms, these sensors may help map weak magnetic fields near steel, cables or electrical conductors.
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Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
In plain terms, these sensors may help map weak magnetic fields near steel, cables or electrical conductors.
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Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
Hormones act as conductors, orchestrating how long each phase lasts.
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Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
The conductors would continuously walk back and forth through each car from one end of the train to the other throughout the entire ride.
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Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
North Coast’s production has 12 actors and just two pianos, both played onstage by longtime local music directors/conductors Elan McMahan and Justin Gray.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
In plain terms, these sensors may help map weak magnetic fields near steel, cables or electrical conductors.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
Aluminum is one of the best heat conductors, and this particular combo allows for the pan to warm evenly—especially crucial in the searing and sautéing business.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
In plain terms, these sensors may help map weak magnetic fields near steel, cables or electrical conductors.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
In plain terms, these sensors may help map weak magnetic fields near steel, cables or electrical conductors.
—
Alex Krasnok,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
Hormones act as conductors, orchestrating how long each phase lasts.
—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
The conductors would continuously walk back and forth through each car from one end of the train to the other throughout the entire ride.
—
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
North Coast’s production has 12 actors and just two pianos, both played onstage by longtime local music directors/conductors Elan McMahan and Justin Gray.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conductors
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In that same study of HR directors and executives, two-thirds of managers were reported to regularly avoid or delay giving critical feedback, which is the slow-motion version of the problem Gen Z is trying to head off.
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While a board of trustees or directors may continue to manage operations, sole members typically can appoint or remove board members of the subsidiary entity and shape policies.
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One of the greatest changes is that the second-gen model has a hybrid powertrain option for drivers who want an efficient midsize hybrid SUV.
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Social media videos show drivers aghast at the lines or swearing at empty gas pumps and rising prices.
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Even odder is that many of the composers did not necessarily feel compelled to explore nationalist themes.
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Twentieth-century composers like Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein shaped this art form, built on the comic opera and vaudeville, into something special.
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.
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Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.
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On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
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Ford, meanwhile, has hired hundreds of engineers to do the work that artificial intelligence software could not.
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Microsoft, which has invested approximately $13 billion in OpenAI and writes up to 30 percent of its own code with generative AI, instructed engineers in a major division to stop using an AI coding assistant because the bills became untenable.
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In response to what state leaders describe as threats from the federal government, the Minnesota Department of Human Services began the major task of revalidating 5,472 providers across various service programs deemed at high risk for fraud.
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This disconnect stems from a lack of psychological safety, where leaders fear speaking up or challenging ideas.
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Lots typically open three to four hours before the event, and attendants direct drivers to the next available spot.
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Everyone from groundskeepers to gym attendants greeted guests and were helpful if needed.
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“Conductors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conductors. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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