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
Early in my career, as a new manager, my supervisor taught me invaluable lessons through coaching.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
After Dončić’s shocking trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Mavericks’ general manager, Nico Harrison, suggested the move was necessary because Dončić was bad at defense.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
Still, that didn't stop manager Aaron Boone from voicing his opinion on the matter.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
The position, a restaurant manager for a popular franchise, offers a salary of over $60,000 a year and comes with full benefits — something he’s never had before.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
After Dončić’s shocking trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Mavericks’ general manager, Nico Harrison, suggested the move was necessary because Dončić was bad at defense.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
Still, that didn't stop manager Aaron Boone from voicing his opinion on the matter.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
The position, a restaurant manager for a popular franchise, offers a salary of over $60,000 a year and comes with full benefits — something he’s never had before.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manager
Noun
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For business and security executives, the question is no longer whether AI infrastructure needs to be secured but, rather, how much exposure exists today and what role leadership must play in addressing it.—
Yuriy Bulygin,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Outgoing Paramount Global executives including Brian Robbins and Chris McCarthy will collect severance payouts.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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In order to add cryptocurrency to 401(k) plans, administrators may need to work with regulated custodians, establish distinct index funds related to cryptocurrency, or have crypto and other alternative classes in a managed portfolio.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sara Rosenbaum, professor emerita of health law and policy at George Washington University, said she’s heard from clinic administrators and industry colleagues who have experienced a substantial drop in in-person visits among immigrant patients.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Last month, White House communications director Steven Cheung criticized a different Washington Post story that quoted a drone warfare expert about the vulnerability of the U.S. to drone strikes.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
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Relevant high-paying jobs include product manager, project manager, and operations director.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Her character, Linda, is dealing with a house flood that made her roof cave in, a therapist played by Conan O’Brien who could stand to be better at his job, and being courted by A$AP Rocky’s motel superintendent, who watches weird things on the internet.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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After holding a variety of jobs, she was named interim superintendent when Tony Sanders left to become state superintendent of education and was later given the job on a permanent basis in May 2023 at a salary of $282,500.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Last month, former Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre was elected and sworn in as supervisor, once again giving Democrats a 3-2 majority.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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The company has been operating the cars with a valet, or human safety supervisor in the front passenger seat tasked with intervening if there are issues with the ride.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manager. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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