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
Now, company execs believe Peacock has reached critical mass in terms of its portfolio of sports rights, originals, next-day NBC and Bravo content, and movies including titles from Universal.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
How do the top execs realistically expect the company to perform next quarter?
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Executive Edge How health care execs are managing their own health
Dr. John D’Angelo is the president and CEO of Northwell Health.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Oct. 2025
This exec wondered how much the Ravens missed defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, who has transformed Seattle’s defense into a top-10 unit.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
How do the top execs realistically expect the company to perform next quarter?
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Executive Edge How health care execs are managing their own health
Dr. John D’Angelo is the president and CEO of Northwell Health.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Oct. 2025
This exec wondered how much the Ravens missed defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, who has transformed Seattle’s defense into a top-10 unit.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exec
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The club’s executives argue this could then impact the fee negotiated for the renewal or the signing of another centre-back.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The series is created, written, directed and executive produced by Levinson and produced in partnership with A24.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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This philosophy applies to business owners seeking to develop managers and leaders within their organizations.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The league doesn’t control r/NFL, and its social media managers have met with the page’s longtime moderators to ensure smooth cooperation.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Panahi’s new film has also been selected as France’s official submission for best international film at the 98th Oscar ceremony in 2026, but is also planning to campaign for best picture, best director, best original screenplay and best editing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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Athletic director Pat Kraft fired Franklin last Sunday, and the team canceled practice that afternoon.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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His mother, Margaret, spent more than 20 years as a schoolteacher and administrator.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Indiana Daily Student has over $400,000 to spend, but the former adviser of the paper said administrators hamstrung his ability to use those funds, worsening the newspaper's deficit spending.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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Voters can find more details about ballot questions, including arguments for and against the measures from community members, in English and Spanish on the Maricopa County school superintendent's website.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her mother, Mae (Gloria Reuben), is Boston’s District Attorney and her stepsister, Sarah (Maggie Lawson), is a BPD superintendent.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Exec.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exec. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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