Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher-ups
Noun
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Three months ago, GE Vernova struck a $50 million partnership with MIT, covering research funding, graduate student fellowships, internships, and professional development programs for its own executives.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026 -
In between explaining the Capex increase, executives on Wednesday's call played up AI wins from the quarter.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Because like the Dolomites here, college athletic administrators and bad decisions are permanent.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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In some districts, like Hays CISD and Austin ISD, administrators have asked students to remain in school, rather than continue to host protests that take them out of the classroom.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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But when Commissioner Marty Makary presented that list for sign-off to the Health and Human Services Department, which oversees the FDA, and to the White House in October, his superiors shot it down, the people said.—
Elaine Chen,
STAT,
4 Feb. 2026
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In 2018, Ruis was brought up on department charges for not informing his superiors about changes to an order of protection filed against him by his estranged wife at the time.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to Mohan, a CSDV’s right to serve beer and wine would be at the discretion at each base’s senior commanders.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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High-resolution images of the battlefield were rare, and commanders often had to rely on photos that were days old by the time they were analyzed.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There is usually no cost to employers to enroll their workers in the plan, and matching employer contributions are not permitted in Roth IRAs.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many employers zero in on candidates with a BSN.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Two city directors were absent.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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This year’s selections focused on characters as a core driver of IP competitiveness, recognizing the actors who portrayed beloved characters alongside the directors, producers and writers who brought them to life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sharon is keeping an eye on the guy who got his diamonds ripped off in Act One, because her bosses don’t want to pay out.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their probation officers might need to meet with their bosses.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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After that, winery owners, community leaders and others began discussions with county supervisors, with the hope of making changes to the ordinance, including allowing live music, which was growing in popularity.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The recommendations call for the aviation agency to implement time limitations for air traffic control supervisors, improve training, limit some commercial air traffic at busy airports, improve crash avoidance technology and amend helicopter route design criteria.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Higher-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher-ups. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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