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
Password manager tools can protect and encrypt passwords.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Good morning from Miami, As Padres players and coaches lined up to shake hands last night at the end of a 2-1 victory over the Marlins, pitching coach Ruben Niebla turned to manager Mike Shildt and showed him a piece of paper.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Garbarino previously served as an impeachment manager against former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 22 July 2025
The manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and production of these areas.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Good morning from Miami, As Padres players and coaches lined up to shake hands last night at the end of a 2-1 victory over the Marlins, pitching coach Ruben Niebla turned to manager Mike Shildt and showed him a piece of paper.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Garbarino previously served as an impeachment manager against former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 22 July 2025
The manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and production of these areas.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manager
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Improving the intersection's role as a Historic Third Ward gateway — with better pedestrian access — is needed, said Jim Plaisted, Historic Third Ward Association executive director.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Operated and published by Penske Media Group, FMG’s content reaches an international audience of more than 11 million industry executives and highly engaged consumers across all media platforms.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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The April 24, 2024, protest at UT was preemptively canceled by administrators due to fears of disruption.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Stakeholders consisted of students, parents, teachers, administrators and the school board.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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The actor, along with an assistant director, were accused of raping an extra on the set of 2004's Hustle & Flow, but charges against them were later dropped, according to Variety.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Still, the state of regional bus service remains a concern, according to Megan Owens, executive director of the regional advocacy group Transportation Riders United.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The board plans to hire a recruiting firm to search for a permanent superintendent, Archer said.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The current superintendent, Tony Thurmond, a Democrat, is running for governor.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 July 2025
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Women composers and music supervisors did well this year, with female competitors in five of the seven music categories.—
Jon Burlingame,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Music supervisor is a job that is part professional music nerd, part aural detective and part crate-digging business affairs exec.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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“Manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manager. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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