Synonyms of in charge

in charge

phrase

as in presiding

highest in rank or authority

The team member in charge led the morning meeting.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• presiding
• top
• chief
• high
• foremost
• supreme
• primary
• first
• leading
• commanding
• lead
• senior
• principal
• prime
• premier
• head
• supereminent
• preeminent
• main
• managing
• high-level
• reigning
• predominate
• ruling
• predominant
• controlling
• officiating
• grand
• superior
• paramount
• dominant
• supervisory
• sovereign
• overseeing
• upper
• major
• directing
• regnant
• uppermost
• ascendant
• upmost
• topmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• less
• secondary
• last
• second
• subsidiary
• inferior
• lower
• subordinate
• lesser
• under
• assisting
• ancillary
• assistant
• junior
• deputy
• lowly
• coadjutor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in charge

This method reduced the influence of seasonal changes and differences in charge levels and operating conditions, allowing consistent comparisons be aging trajectories. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Over time, a company’s culture and results become reflections of the founders and leaders in charge. — Jonathan Brierre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Jake and Hattie, who are in charge of the guest riding program, were excellent teachers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

South Africa, with their feisty but ingenious coach Rassie Erasmus, in charge since 2018, have continued their dynasty through set-piece power and zealous defensive pressure. — Daniel Gallan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026