presidents

plural of president
as in chairpersons
a person in charge of a meeting the president of the international conference on genocide

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Recent Examples of presidents His allies, the state party chair, college presidents and pro-Newsom activists all openly hinted at his national aspirations. Steve Peoples, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 The president who oversaw its end, Kent Fuchs, stepped down in 2023, and Florida has since had four presidents (including a second, interim stint by Fuchs), as politics have shifted. Matt Baker, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Upton knows from experience, having served 36 years in a purple seat repeatedly carried by Democratic presidents. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 When unexpected delays crop up, even presidents have to wait. Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026 Watchdogs warn outdated agreements and missed four-year review deadlines leave newer threats like drones unaddressed, even as Homeland Security pledges to adopt reforms meant to better safeguard presidents and other high-profile protectees. Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Billionaires, royalty, and presidents all want a closer look at the Bayeux Tapestry. Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Sankey provided an affidavit stating that SEC university presidents voted 15-0 in favor of the new rules, with LSU's Wade Rousse abstaining. ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 For more than five decades, presidents and first families embraced Dolly, drawn to her music, her personality, and her uniquely American story. NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presidents
Noun
  • There have been four different PCB chairpersons since 2022 and each has brought in a different vision and a new set of executives to run the board.
    Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The existing committee chairpersons are tasked with facilitating meetings and placing items on their agendas.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • The 46-year-old is the oldest son of Denise and John York, the co-chairmen of the 49ers.
    David Close, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Both are already chairmen of other important committees, though.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 July 2026
Noun
  • Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston and authorized admins and moderators.
    Mike Hume, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Hilton’s sister, Barbara Giarraffa, frightened fans and TikTok moderators were among those who called authorities.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Presidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presidents. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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