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a person in charge of a meeting
the president of the international conference on genocide
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Recent Examples of presidents
Castle said her daughter dreamed of eventually cooking for presidents and other world leaders.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Vice presidents since 1977 have lived on the grounds of the 72-acre Naval Observatory, and many have left their own imprint on the property.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
This should’ve been done by other presidents, or other countries.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
The visit was intended to shore up the United Bid with some of the 55 European federation presidents in attendance.
—Kevin Baxter
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june 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Most presidents have tried to maintain decorum at their residence, knowing the White House is a symbol of the United States and that its gravitas is the work of generations.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Her future is the most mysterious, since the audience is shown that there will be a painting of her in the National Portrait Gallery, an honor usually reserved for presidents.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 6 June 2026
Illinois is where presidents have been born, gained experience to lead the nation — and even forced to resign, thanks in part to efforts by the Tribune.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Monday showed why the Middle East’s generational hatreds are so often treacherous for American presidents.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Vice presidents since 1977 have lived on the grounds of the 72-acre Naval Observatory, and many have left their own imprint on the property.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
This should’ve been done by other presidents, or other countries.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
The visit was intended to shore up the United Bid with some of the 55 European federation presidents in attendance.
—Kevin Baxter
follow
june 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Most presidents have tried to maintain decorum at their residence, knowing the White House is a symbol of the United States and that its gravitas is the work of generations.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Her future is the most mysterious, since the audience is shown that there will be a painting of her in the National Portrait Gallery, an honor usually reserved for presidents.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 6 June 2026
Illinois is where presidents have been born, gained experience to lead the nation — and even forced to resign, thanks in part to efforts by the Tribune.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Monday showed why the Middle East’s generational hatreds are so often treacherous for American presidents.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presidents
Noun
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The existing committee chairpersons are tasked with facilitating meetings and placing items on their agendas.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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With seven Republican members of the Oklahoma Legislature campaigning for statewide office, GOP leaders have kept those lawmakers in their leadership positions or as committee chairpersons, a reversal of policies instituted by previous House speakers or Senate pro tempores.—
Paul Monies,
Oklahoma Watch,
21 Jan. 2026
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The following year, John Conyers, of Michigan, and Charles Rangel, of New York, became the first Black chairmen of the Judiciary and the Ways and Means Committees, respectively.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Moonbug is part of Candle Media, which is run by co-chairmen and co-CEOs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, with backing from investment funds managed by Blackstone’s private equity business.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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At one point, moderators even allowed Jones to direct questions toward Jackson's empty podium — an unusual debate moment that Malsin described as both risky and effective television.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Later that day, moderators of a Democratic primary debate asked Stevens what AIPAC’s support for her meant.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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“Presidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presidents. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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