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
Flash purchasing managers index data for many countries will be released on Wednesday, shedding light on how the manufacturing and services sectors are holding up in the immediate weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements.
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro knows which button to push if his team is in deep trouble.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Both Mavs general manager Nico Harrison and Dumont have stated the team has no intentions of leaving Dallas.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Roseman, of course, built the Super Bowl LIX-winning Philadelphia Eagles, and is now widely considered one of the best general managers in the National Football League.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro knows which button to push if his team is in deep trouble.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Both Mavs general manager Nico Harrison and Dumont have stated the team has no intentions of leaving Dallas.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
Roseman, of course, built the Super Bowl LIX-winning Philadelphia Eagles, and is now widely considered one of the best general managers in the National Football League.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manager
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Google sent letters as recently as last week reiterating that its agreements did not prohibit the companies from installing other AI products on new devices, Google executive Peter Fitzgerald testified on Tuesday.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has transferred broad administrative powers over the Department of the Interior to Tyler Hassen, a former oil executive with ties to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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When Liz Ryan departed as administrator of the Department of Justice’s juvenile division in January, its website was flush with opportunities for state and local law enforcement as well as nonprofits to apply for federal funding for a myriad of initiatives that help children.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
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About 1,200 kids pass through Idaho’s foster care system every year, Laura Denner, administrator of Family and Community Partnerships, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2025
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Carlos Rodriguez, port director of the Pharr, Hidalgo, and Anzalduas ports of entry, said in the news release about the squash that officers are working hard to crack down on drug smuggling.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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There’s also Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, and Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, two behind-the-scenes senior officials helping to shape, implement and message around Trump’s economic plans.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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The seven trustees oversee the superintendent and manage the district with a $524 million budget.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Donations under $5,000 without disbursement conditions may be accepted by the superintendent or the executive director of community partnerships & engagement.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The supervisor on duty apologized for Pouncy and let the customer use the restroom, which made Pouncy feel unsupported.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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None of the five L.A. County supervisors responded to a request for comment.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manager. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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