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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
Ahead of embarking on their fifth season of resorting, Dougherty stepped away from teaching at Cretin-Derham Hall during the 2025-26 school year to devote more time to family and to work part-time as the director of strategy and operations for the Community of Minnesota Resorts (CMR).
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Edward Fishman, director of the Center for Geoeconomics at the Council on Foreign Relations, was quoted as saying that hydrocarbons are driving today’s economy.
—Dave Trecker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In Arizona, cacti are blooming months early and the worry about water has already started, said Kathy Jacobs, director of the Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions at the University of Arizona.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Northwest Health has named Michael Okray as the new director of Northwest Health Emergency Medical Services, according to a release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Edward Fishman, director of the Center for Geoeconomics at the Council on Foreign Relations, was quoted as saying that hydrocarbons are driving today’s economy.
—Dave Trecker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In Arizona, cacti are blooming months early and the worry about water has already started, said Kathy Jacobs, director of the Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions at the University of Arizona.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Northwest Health has named Michael Okray as the new director of Northwest Health Emergency Medical Services, according to a release.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for director
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Thanks to cask beer manager Mason Swierenga, Wren’s pours are known for soft carbonation, live yeast, plush mouthfeel, and a slow pour that builds its own head—under the cask’s spell, hops and malts show different faces.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The car was in the lot, and office manager Jessica Smith said Gregg signed the paperwork willingly.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps more significantly, Graham King, the producer, needed approval for the music from the Jackson estate, effectively giving it veto power over the project.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Red Sox would obviously prefer both finish as much more than just league-average offensive producers, but considering their starts even that would represent a major improvement from the first few weeks.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Matt Nix is the showrunner, executive producing alongside director McG, Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Doug Schwartz, Dante Di Loreto and Mike Horowitz.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The vice president took questions from Turning Point executive Andrew Kolvet instead of Erika Kirk, who began leading the organization after the assassination of her husband Charlie Kirk.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 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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With a unique background as both a former classroom teacher and a network administrator, Grenier has led the district in building reliable, accessible technology systems that support teaching and learning for all students and staff.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Residents of Islamabad have been reading between the lines about when these talks might take place, after administrators in both Islamabad and its sister city, Rawalpindi, denied reports on Saturday that commercial activity and transport were being curtailed.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Instead of reconciling credit card charges, which is required by officials who have the cards, Navarro left the school system, which resulted in the superintendent's chief of staff and chief financial officer looking into her credit card purchases.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Its superintendent, Stephanie Elizalde, makes $430,000 a year, according to public records obtained by the Observer – significantly more than Hill or Taylor.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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District administrators will need to get approval in writing from a direct supervisor before traveling for work, according to the proposal.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Those unions represent school police, school clerical workers and custodial and cafeteria supervisors, among others.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Director.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/director. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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