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 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 manager
Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 22 May 2025
In addition to Davis, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison were in attendance.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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
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Noun
Though the bill initially would have subjected individuals to a 5% excise tax, the managers amendment, which contained the updates to the bill, lowered the tax to 3.5%.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 22 May 2025
In addition to Davis, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison were in attendance.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Noun
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
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“Manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manager. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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