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 added that competitive advantage will come from the ability to credibly prove performance and environmental impact, while simultaneously reducing operational risk and strengthening customer confidence.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Hybe America has named former Motown and Universal Publishing top exec Ethiopia Habtemariam as president of music, effective immediately.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
That is perhaps even more important now that Graceland execs have flagged the selling of potentially fake Elvis collectibles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Oil execs to meet about investments Energy Secretary Chris Wright will meet with oil executives at a conference in Miami on Wednesday, just days after the United States captured the head of Venezuela, which has the largest oil reserves in the world.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 7 Jan. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Hybe America has named former Motown and Universal Publishing top exec Ethiopia Habtemariam as president of music, effective immediately.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
That is perhaps even more important now that Graceland execs have flagged the selling of potentially fake Elvis collectibles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Oil execs to meet about investments Energy Secretary Chris Wright will meet with oil executives at a conference in Miami on Wednesday, just days after the United States captured the head of Venezuela, which has the largest oil reserves in the world.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exec
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But early albums did not produce songs with mass appeal, at times frustrating record label executives who craved shorter, radio-friendly tunes that would drive sales.—
Adam Levine,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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New documents filed Friday in the Rose Bowl’s breach-of-contract case against UCLA that also accuses Kroenke Sports and Entertainment of meddling on behalf of SoFi Stadium revealed communication between UCLA and a top Kroenke executive dating to August 2024.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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To address the problem, water managers many years ago lowered the levels, but the tree islands never recovered, leaving ghosts of islands that lack the elevation to support the majestic hardwoods found in other parts of the Everglades, such as cypress, pond apple and pop ash trees.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Krupp said at the time that the restructuring would affect middle- and upper-level managers, not front-line caseworkers.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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The judges on Sunday included McIntosh's widow, Derotha McIntosh; Greg Henderson; Broadway Joe Booker; and Marty Ryall, the director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then, amid the noise, athletic director Chris McIntosh jolted the fan base by declaring that Fickell would return in 2026 — even as the Badgers sat 2-6 with an offense ranked 134th of 136 nationally.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Duffy’s post as acting NASA administrator may be ending soon.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Earlier that day, Jeanise Wynn received a text message from the school’s superintendent, Bart Banfield.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Waymon Cox, an assistant park superintendent, compared the diamond to a corn kernel.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Exec.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exec. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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