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exec

noun

ig-ˈzek

Definition of exec

as in executive

a person who manages or directs something a restaurant where the city's top execs like to have power lunches

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Recent Examples of exec The exec previously held roles at Nickelodeon and FX before a run at Disney that included serving as chairman and CEO of the FX Networks. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 Berto’s marketing exec Andrea de Fatima Facchin said the mill began to develop fabrics with Banantex in 2024 after being drawn to the next-generation material’s environmental integrity and superior mechanical properties. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 The streaming flick stars Kevin Hart as Joe, a senior ad exec who somehow gets included in a group chat with a bunch of 20-somethings. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Marvel Studios exec Kevin Feige confirmed Gosling will embody the role in an upcoming standalone movie. — Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exec

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An executive nobody had heard of became a target of online attacks for the offense of trying to turn around a fading chicken and biscuits restaurant.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
This, however, is still the same executive who has spun deadline deals for Trea Turner, Max Scherzer, Manny Machado and Yu Darvish during his time running the Dodgers’ dynasty.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of executive

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Despite leadership development being a top HR priority, 80% of firms lack confidence in their pipelines, indicating a critical underinvestment in developing managers' cognitive and psychological capabilities.

— Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Factory managers were often on the defensive, since raising vision problems could sound like a critique of their management.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

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Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services found 12 categories of abuse and neglect of the Gray children connected to Marcee, including inadequate food, shelter and medical care, director Candice Broce said in court.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
But Park Road Park is perfectly safe, said Walker, the parks director.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of director

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School calendar changes are driven by multiple factors, including reducing summer learning loss, increasing instructional time to prepare for standardized testing, and responding to teacher and administrator preferences.

— The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Margie Vela of Amazon Web Services led discussions about artificial intelligence (AI), including hands-on training in agentic AI for university administrators.

— Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of administrator

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Former Chicago Police first deputy superintendent Anthony Riccio said catching these riders isn't easy and riders know it.

— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Cancy McArn, the district’s superintendent, sent a rebuttal letter Thursday to Gordon rejecting the county office’s conclusion that the new teachers’ union agreement would not provide enough financial relief to help the district avoid insolvency.

— Chaewon Chung Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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