Thesaurus results for MANAGERS

managers

noun

plural of manager

as in executives

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 managers At least as early as 2021, managers were warning that despite ongoing efforts to add new antennas to DSN, the agency cannot reach all deep-space missions at once. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 6 Sep. 2026 But for the users of AI models and services, it's created complexity and chaos as CEOs and IT managers spend an outsized amount of time and resources comparing costs and capabilities to avoid getting left behind. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026 Christian Watson Watson missed 23 games since his rookie season in 2022, and Fantasy managers are quick to shy away from injury-prone players. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026 The presence of Basque managers in the Premier League has been a growing point of interest in recent seasons. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Hiring managers and human resources employees take vacations during the summer, Stahle said, which can slow the interview process. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 That could give infrastructure managers a more practical way to prioritize inspections. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 Yet internal mobility often depends on managers' awareness of what employees can do beyond their current roles and on employees being given opportunities to demonstrate adjacent capabilities. — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 For those who do not receive an OKC Utilities bill, such as residents of multi-housing units, the City ordinance requires property managers to notify residents in writing if the property is covered by the EMSAcare program. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 28 Aug. 2026

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Reputation work can involve sensitive information about executives, companies and disputes.

— Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
For women executives, the playing field has opened, but is still not on a par with male executives, according to Cattaneo.

— WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of executives

Noun

Gale emphasized his experience working with teachers, administrators and school boards, as well as the importance of transparency, communication and involving parents, students, employees and community members in district decisions.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Although Missouri wanted to extend the series, Kansas administrators vowed never to play again in football or men’s basketball.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of administrators

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In the directors’ box, owner-chairman Steve Gibson blows out his cheeks while a euphoric stadium falls over itself with happiness and relief.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Held at the Busan Cinema Center Roof Theater and the HANMAC Smooooth Lounge, the sessions give audiences a chance to meet directors and cast members from a wide range of Korean and international selections.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of directors

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At least twice each fiscal year, school boards review updated financial projections and classify their districts’ fiscal health as positive, qualified or negative, after which county superintendents review each certification and may downgrade it.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
In March, the department sent a letter to state superintendents about compliance obligations under FERPA.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of superintendents

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Medical contractor supervisors confirmed that Sims was not prescribed the medication at the time and that it was not documented as having been administered, investigators said.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Workers such as editors, singers and sound supervisors joined bill author Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank) and Mayor Karen Bass at a news conference Thursday morning in front of the Television Academy’s headquarters in North Hollywood.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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