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
Money managers who oversee ESG portfolios also don’t aim to sacrifice investment returns for the sake of pursuing an environmental or social agenda, Coombs said.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
United Way partnered with Housing Collaborative, a nonprofit, to connect people to housing and recruit property managers to aid in the effort.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
That means asset managers made fewer options available for investors.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
What’s worse is women disproportionately carry the invisible load, reflecting traditional gender norms that expect women to be natural caregivers and household managers.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Innovation skills are not just for founders, product managers or R&D teams.
—Tendayi Viki, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The best non-managers who rise are the ones who clearly communicate their ambitions and strengths.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Since then, Tottenham have had four permanent managers and three caretaker spells (Ryan Mason, Cristian Stellini, Ryan Mason).
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
But Tottenham will need managers again in the future and Pochettino is still only 53.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
United Way partnered with Housing Collaborative, a nonprofit, to connect people to housing and recruit property managers to aid in the effort.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
That means asset managers made fewer options available for investors.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
What’s worse is women disproportionately carry the invisible load, reflecting traditional gender norms that expect women to be natural caregivers and household managers.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Innovation skills are not just for founders, product managers or R&D teams.
—Tendayi Viki, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The best non-managers who rise are the ones who clearly communicate their ambitions and strengths.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Since then, Tottenham have had four permanent managers and three caretaker spells (Ryan Mason, Cristian Stellini, Ryan Mason).
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
But Tottenham will need managers again in the future and Pochettino is still only 53.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managers
Noun
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Contact teachers or administrators to address the bullying.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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But administrators are looking into ways to display it more publicly in the community.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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The filing also details various corporate governance matters, including changes in the board of directors and executive officers, as well as employment agreements with key personnel.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings is expected to assume a role on the board of directors for Euro 2028.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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That includes about 700 traditional equipment operators along with roughly 300 seasonal workers, supervisors, superintendents and engineering technicians, Cadue said.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
4 Jan. 2025
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Since the grand jury report was released in 2022, the district has had three permanent and two temporary superintendents.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Dec. 2024
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Skip to content All Sections SUBSCRIBER ONLY The list of potential candidates in District 1 is getting longer, and the remaining four supervisors will meet next week to discuss next steps.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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The San Diego Union-Tribune The list of potential candidates in District 1 is getting longer, and the remaining four supervisors will meet next week to discuss next steps.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Managers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managers. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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