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
As much as possible, both managers will put their faith in the tried and trusted.
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Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 7 Nov. 2025
This triggered a state law requiring the campus to either be closed or for the school board to be replaced with a board of managers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
The platform allows investment firms, fund managers, advisory practices, family offices, qualified individual investors, and founders to share opportunities either publicly within the marketplace or selectively within their own private circles.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The winners are chosen by voters from MLB coaches and managers in each league, with each team getting four votes.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
With a long tradition of vaccine development and massive immunization campaigns in the 1960s-1990s which were often implemented by the military, Brazil’s public health managers vaccinated more than 10 million children for polio in a single day in 1983.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of these moms have nannies, house cleaners, dog walkers, and house managers.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, paired with the muscle of Houlihan Lokey, Swain has big plans to start selling to pension funds, endowments, and asset managers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Some experts believe the total number of assets tied up in passive funds could be 2x higher because many active fund managers have started replicating passive fund strategies.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 7 Nov. 2025
This triggered a state law requiring the campus to either be closed or for the school board to be replaced with a board of managers.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
The platform allows investment firms, fund managers, advisory practices, family offices, qualified individual investors, and founders to share opportunities either publicly within the marketplace or selectively within their own private circles.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The winners are chosen by voters from MLB coaches and managers in each league, with each team getting four votes.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
With a long tradition of vaccine development and massive immunization campaigns in the 1960s-1990s which were often implemented by the military, Brazil’s public health managers vaccinated more than 10 million children for polio in a single day in 1983.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Some of these moms have nannies, house cleaners, dog walkers, and house managers.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, paired with the muscle of Houlihan Lokey, Swain has big plans to start selling to pension funds, endowments, and asset managers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managers
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There were others, too, including former Netflix executives Cindy Holland, Matt Thunell and Brian Wright.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Read the 32nd annual Next Gen list of rising executives here.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Local administrators on Sunday were awaiting further guidance from the state during the quickly evolving situation, said Janna Haynes, a county spokeswoman.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Last month, gunshots rang out in the areas surrounding two HBCUs, leaving administrators scrambling as schools attempted to ramp up security in the wake of the violence.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The memo, sent to regional SNAP directors, covered the 50% food stamp payments families would receive for this month as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Grossmont Healthcare District directors will consider hiring a new chief executive officer on Tuesday, potentially choosing an individual with significant experience in East County.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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School boards work with school superintendents and other administrators to make policies for schools.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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On September 25, 43 former park superintendents sent a letter to Doug Burgum urging him to close the national parks in the event of a government shutdown.—
Gloria Liu,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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This includes 27 baggage handlers, 23 service agents, four supervisors, one facility manager and one lead supervisor.—
Chase Jordan
Updated November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Authored by Chairwoman Nicholson Bovell and co-sponsored by 12 county supervisors, including 1st District Supervisor Anne O’Connor, the resolution directs the county to take action to address food insecurity during the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Managers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managers. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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