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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as in administrative
suited for or relating to the directing of things
her managerial style is very direct and detail-oriented
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Recent Examples of manager
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The city's Department of Neighborhoods and district managers are helping coordinate the efforts.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The Padres have narrowed their managerial search to no more than four finalists and expect to make a decision on who will replace the retired Mike Shildt by the end of the week.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
There are ways to combat the Asian bush honeysuckle, said Jacquart, who works with local park managers, invasive species groups and land owners to control spread.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The city's Department of Neighborhoods and district managers are helping coordinate the efforts.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza, who had Butera as his bench coach for Team Italy, is excited about the Nats’ new managerial prospect.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The Padres have narrowed their managerial search to no more than four finalists and expect to make a decision on who will replace the retired Mike Shildt by the end of the week.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manager
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Investor Day is an event where a company’s top executives provides investors with in-depth information on strategy, growth and innovation.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a livestream on the organization's official Facebook page, pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil called out Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch for allegedly refusing to partake in a photo shoot meant for contestants to share on social media.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Relief also came for DHS employees on Thursday when it was announced that USDA will provide administrative funding for the SNAP program, meaning the state won't furlough 1,500 employees in its Division of County Operations on Friday.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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An administrative fee paid by the data centers and other large-energy-usage customers .—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of Tarrant County College faculty members have been ordered to pay back portions of their salaries, with college administrators saying the teachers did not meet their contractual obligations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Duffy’s post as acting NASA administrator may be ending soon.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The event, held at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills, marked one of the final Los Angeles appearances tied to her upcoming directorial debut.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The new film marks Subbaraj’s 10th directorial effort.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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The judges on Sunday included McIntosh's widow, Derotha McIntosh; Greg Henderson; Broadway Joe Booker; and Marty Ryall, the director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then, amid the noise, athletic director Chris McIntosh jolted the fan base by declaring that Fickell would return in 2026 — even as the Badgers sat 2-6 with an offense ranked 134th of 136 nationally.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In that role, Ruszkowski will oversee turnaround efforts in Fort Worth ISD, including directing or possibly overruling actions of the superintendent and other district leaders.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Darienne Driver-Hudson served as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools during Sain's tenure as school board president.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The count does not include assistant chief immigration judges (ACIJ), who are courthouse supervisors and also have their own dockets.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the time, Guilfoyle was working in the San Francisco district attorney's office while Newsom served on the board of supervisors.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manager. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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