presiders

noun

plural of presider
as in chairpersons
a person in charge of a meeting I was unaccustomed to being the presider of anything larger than a departmental meeting

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  1. chairpersons
  2. presidents
  3. chairmen
  4. moderators
Noun
  • The existing committee chairpersons are tasked with facilitating meetings and placing items on their agendas.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of chairpersons
Noun
  • In a memo sent to team presidents, general managers and coaches Friday, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert advised the league’s leaders on their approach to the topic of transgender participation in women’s sports.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The case went before the Supreme Court, which ruled that presidents enjoy sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of presidents
Noun
  • Both are already chairmen of other important committees, though.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 July 2026
  • When Levine left to return to his seat, the two chairmen smiled and shook hands.
    — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Definition of chairmen
Noun
  • Frightened fans and moderators from the social platform were among those who called authorities.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In contrast, fast-spectrum reactors operate without water moderators.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of moderators
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