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quarterback

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noun

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Recent Examples of quarterback
Verb
However, the Bills quarterback was stifled by a stern Falcons defense at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, throwing 15-of-26 for 180 yards with two touchdowns and two picks. George Ramsay, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 In 2024, he was drafted to the Washington Commanders after switching positions to receiver from quarterback. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence found wide receiver Tim Patrick for the 26-yard score. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025 Jets quarterback Justin Fields looked like a fawn in the headlights of a London double-decker bus, and the Broncos finished with a ridiculous nine sacks. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quarterback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarterback
Verb
  • Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Exantus was previously permitted to be supervised in Florida upon his release from prison in accordance with an interstate compact, Hall said.
    Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With an expanding workforce, including from acquisitions of early-stage drug discovery firms, AbbVie has instituted several practices to ensure that new leaders and managers understand what is expected of them.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The deal formed a partnership between Iconic and Ronstadt and her business team — including manager John Boylan and Janet Stark — to market her catalog and preserve her legacy in the digital era.
    Melinda Newman, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In August, a lawsuit accused OpenAI of encouraging a teenager’s suicide, intensifying scrutiny around how ChatGPT handles mental health interactions.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
  • While there were explosive offensive plays that contributed to this Falcons victory, their defense being able to handle Bills quarterback Josh Allen was just as important at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday night.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Former Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo, who was the on-site commander at Robb Elementary School on the day of the shooting, and former school officer Adrian Gonzales, were charged in June 2024 with multiple counts of child endangerment and abandonment.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Salam Zia, commander of the Houston Police Department's homicide division, said the youngest victim was 20.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As director of student media, Jim Rodenbush did not directly oversee or have any say over the content published in the IDS, per a charter between the IDS and the university.
    Cate Charron, IndyStar, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The milestone follows León’s relationship with his manager and business partner, Jorge Juárez, who began overseeing his career nearly two years ago.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The pace of change described in this new research may be the hardest challenge for business leaders.
    Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • On Thursday, city leaders, friends, family and former colleagues spoke about the importance of Morrow’s work for the Black community and San Diego.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Swift had previously become the first and only artist ever to command all 10 spots in the top 10 of the Hot 100.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Will the Bears improve to 3-2, or will the Commanders get to a commanding 4-2 record on Monday Night Football?
    Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • For director and producer Robert Eric Wise, the goal of the documentary was to introduce more young people to the work and accomplishments of pivotal Black Fort Worth residents.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Quarterback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarterback. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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