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as in manager
a person who manages or directs something
the new director of the company plans to make a number of changes in daily operations
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as in producer
a person who supervises the production of a stage show
the director of the drama club's next production will be a student
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Recent Examples of director
Much of the internal research used in this week’s trials didn’t contain new revelations, and many of the documents had already been released by other whistleblowers, said Sacha Haworth, executive director of the Tech Oversight Project.
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Tracy Baim is executive director of Press Forward Chicago, a pooled fund for local journalism based at The Chicago Community Trust.
—Tracy Baim, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Al Salazar, the director of research at oil and gas analysis firm Enverus, said the longer the strait was choked, the longer gas prices would stay high.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Even legendary sitcom director James Burrows, who worked with Kudrow on Friends and has appeared as himself in each season of the The Comeback, is on board to make the pilot.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Tracy Baim is executive director of Press Forward Chicago, a pooled fund for local journalism based at The Chicago Community Trust.
—Tracy Baim, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Al Salazar, the director of research at oil and gas analysis firm Enverus, said the longer the strait was choked, the longer gas prices would stay high.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Even legendary sitcom director James Burrows, who worked with Kudrow on Friends and has appeared as himself in each season of the The Comeback, is on board to make the pilot.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for director
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Resort manager Puspa, born in a small village on the east of Bali, can tell you everything there is to know about the local traditions, while farm manager Wayan’s passion for sustainable agriculture is infectious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Harrison Bader connected against Walker Buehler for San Francisco's first home run this season and the Giants held off a late rally by the San Diego Padres to give rookie manager Tony Vitello his first victory, 3-2 on Monday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, Juntos won an award from Slow Food Phoenix, an organization that recognizes food producers for their sourcing, community involvement and environmental impact.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Specifically, Parham is impressed with Crescent's improving capital efficiency and consolidation efforts in the Eagle Ford, with the company now emerging as the third-largest oil producer in the region.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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During opening arguments, Mark Lanier presented the jury internal company documents from Meta and YouTube that showed tech executives knew of and discussed the negative effects of their products on children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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China’s oil demand could peak sooner than expected, a senior executive at a major state energy firm said, as the Iran war accelerates the turn away from fossil fuels.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Veteran regional stage director Pesha Rudnick and her convincing actors Gildart Jackson, Will Block and Adam Poole showcase a quartet of talent completely at home in Laguna Beach.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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No stage director was listed in the program, but with singers on a stage extension in front of the orchestra, a few subtle gestures lent striking effects.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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If the judge signs off on the case April 2, a fund administrator will be appointed and a website will be created for the settlement.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to Chartis, 40% of rural hospitals already operate at a loss, and many hospital administrators say they could be forced to reduce services, or worse, if fewer patients have insurance to pay for their care.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Licata was the superintendent and CEO of Broward County Public Schools in South Florida for the 2023-24 school year.—
Steve Pickett,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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His education background includes working as a teacher, coach, principal, regional superintendent, assistant superintendent and university professor.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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The new rules were approved by the county's recreation and park commission last week, and they are scheduled to go before the board of supervisors for a vote in the next two months.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jaime, who had on a yellow reflective vest and a helmet, held up his phone near his supervisor’s and, courtesy of the FarEye app, instantly received the coördinates for the packages—a total of forty-five—he’d be delivering.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Director.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/director. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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