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a person who manages or directs something
a program that teaches company executives how to better manage their staffs
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Recent Examples of executives
Players, coaches, executives and ownership groups have come and gone, but the team remains despite a lengthy and emotional relocation saga that nearly resulted in a move to Seattle.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Most network executives are at least somewhat sophisticated and have a decent sense of humor.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Launched in 2021, Drata is one of the world's fastest-growing software companies, backed by ICONIQ Growth, Notable Capital (formerly GGV Capital), Alkeon, Salesforce, Cowboy Ventures, Okta Ventures, SVCI, Intuit, SentinelOne, and executives from today's largest security and technology companies.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Nonprofit experts and executives have criticized the organization and its board for failing to detect the theft, citing problems, including a bloated board, failure to change auditors, and ex-CFO William Smith's sole control of the organization's checking account.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
An ‘operating system’ designed to outlive its designer Henry’s meetings with his executives have one unusual feature.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Warm weather boosts sales Unseasonably warm weather persisting into October and a lack of severe weather events nationwide have had a larger impact on Tractor Supply's business than tariffs and inflation, according to the company's top executives.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
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
The indictment added Smartmatic to the same conspiracy case filed last year against two of its top executives.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Most network executives are at least somewhat sophisticated and have a decent sense of humor.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
Launched in 2021, Drata is one of the world's fastest-growing software companies, backed by ICONIQ Growth, Notable Capital (formerly GGV Capital), Alkeon, Salesforce, Cowboy Ventures, Okta Ventures, SVCI, Intuit, SentinelOne, and executives from today's largest security and technology companies.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
Nonprofit experts and executives have criticized the organization and its board for failing to detect the theft, citing problems, including a bloated board, failure to change auditors, and ex-CFO William Smith's sole control of the organization's checking account.
—Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
An ‘operating system’ designed to outlive its designer Henry’s meetings with his executives have one unusual feature.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Warm weather boosts sales Unseasonably warm weather persisting into October and a lack of severe weather events nationwide have had a larger impact on Tractor Supply's business than tariffs and inflation, according to the company's top executives.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
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
The indictment added Smartmatic to the same conspiracy case filed last year against two of its top executives.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executives
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As much as possible, both managers will put their faith in the tried and trusted.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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The memo, sent to regional SNAP directors, covered the 50% food stamp payments families would receive for this month as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Grossmont Healthcare District directors will consider hiring a new chief executive officer on Tuesday, potentially choosing an individual with significant experience in East County.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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As part of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations, administrators cannot interfere with or restrict federal and civil aviation activities, explained Stephanie McFarland, a spokesperson for airport officials.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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As a result, parents who schedule vacations during the school year often find themselves at odds with both attendance policies and administrators like Johnson, who see such decisions as undermining classroom continuity and accountability.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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That money, superintendents say, is desperately needed in their districts.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
22 Oct. 2025
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Many of the problems the Statesman and ProPublica heard from superintendents had disproportionate impacts on students with disabilities.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Executives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executives. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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