as in executive
a person who manages or directs something
we wanted an exemption from the policy regarding refunds, but the store manager refused
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Recent Examples of manager
Calvin complained to the building manager to no avail.
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The business manager, a lawyer, causes one of the film’s moments of darkness, another thing that absolutely raises more questions than answers.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Neither the manager nor Hampton were sure what the pitcher’s next steps are beyond throwing some more bullpens this week.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
She is survived by her father, husband and two children, who are suing the Dollar Tree corporation and the store’s manager for $50 million, alleging negligence and unsafe conditions.
—Devoun Cetoute, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The business manager, a lawyer, causes one of the film’s moments of darkness, another thing that absolutely raises more questions than answers.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Neither the manager nor Hampton were sure what the pitcher’s next steps are beyond throwing some more bullpens this week.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
She is survived by her father, husband and two children, who are suing the Dollar Tree corporation and the store’s manager for $50 million, alleging negligence and unsafe conditions.
—Devoun Cetoute, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manager
Noun
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Company executives knew idle transmission lines could spark wildfires.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron blasted tech company executives of social media platforms over refusals to limit or restrict speech.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That could mean school administrators will have hard decisions of their own on what programs to offer.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The transitional committee, made up of Palestinian administrators, has met in Egypt but has not yet entered Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The drama also won best director for Clint Bentley and best cinematography for Adolpho Veloso.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kristi Trail, executive director of the Pontchartrain Conservancy, said plastic beads are a twofold problem.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Daily News reached out to the Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, and Amy Sebring, who has direct oversight of the monument as the superintendent of park service sites in Manhattan, for comment.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Heather Campos, assistant superintendent of human resources, presented a proposal to potentially cut over 30 full-time positions and 12 substitute teacher jobs by March, due to what the district said is declining enrollment and budget shortfalls.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Neither his direct supervisor nor his director knew about what was going on, the worker said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2026
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Andy Yung, fisheries supervisor at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Hot Springs office, said stripers sometimes hunt around brushpiles that are located near channels.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manager. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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