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noun

Definition of quarterbacknext
as in manager

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quarterback

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verb

as in to supervise
to be in charge of she was tapped to quarterback the upcoming gubernatorial campaign

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Recent Examples of quarterback
Noun
There’s a lot that needs to be fixed, but a great defense and a playmaking, if flawed, quarterback could be enough to make Baylor a factor in the Big 12 and extend Aranda’s lifeline a little longer. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The only other quarterback with back-to-back 14-win seasons was Tom Brady in 2003-04. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
So did quarterback Quinn Ewers and defensive lineman CJ Okoye. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 While Simmons’ offensive scheme helped unlock FIU’s ground game last season, quarterbacks Keyone Jenkins and Joe Pesansky combined for 13 interceptions. — Alejandro Hernandez, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quarterback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarterback
  1. manager
  2. supervise
  3. commander
  4. handle
  5. leader
  6. oversee
  7. director
  8. command
Noun
  • If a manager requests an update while someone at home needs help, don’t try to satisfy both through vague reassurance.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • That page also outlines how the agency helped emergency managers assess the damage in New York City just after the attacks and discusses some of the ways NASA has honored 9/11 victims and their families over the years.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of manager
Verb
  • The following year, he was sentenced to 188 months, nearly 16 years, in prison, with five years supervised release.
    — Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In her current role, Second Assistant District Attorney, Sprague supervises all homicides that occur in Plymouth County as well as all firearm and narcotics cases, according to her profile.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of supervise
Noun
  • The aircraft’s multi-role design also gives commanders greater flexibility in employing it for different missions rather than limiting it to the traditional air-superiority role associated with earlier Eagle variants.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Then Troy tells Susan — the drone commander on shift — to have everyone gassed and shot.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of commander
Verb
  • Unfortunately for Gina, however, Heather is handling this like such a pro that Gina just looks ridiculous.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • As a 22-year-old rookie, Maye showed great maturity in handling a brutal situation.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of handle
Noun
  • New Hampshire’s premier Senate race is on after party leaders secured their top choices in what’s shaping up to be one of the tightest contests in the entire country come November.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Singapore pays its political leaders high salaries to attract talent and deter graft, but the issue is thorny in the city-state, where the median wage worker made S$5,775 ($736) a month in 2025.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of leader
Verb
  • Baker’s been a visible presence on Capitol Hill since taking the reins at the NCAA in 2023, overseeing a sprawling network of sports from football and basketball to wrestling and volleyball.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Kavanaugh oversees emergency requests from Missouri and acted on his own without referring the matter to the full court.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of oversee
Noun
  • This is an exciting step forward for Eisenberg the director, who had a breakthrough a couple of years ago with the lovely A Real Pain, which earned co-star Kieran Culkin an Academy Award.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The school’s athletic director told Front Office Sports last month Tarleton has had conversations with multiple FBS leagues and wants to move up within the next five years.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of director
Verb
  • Both of those pitches have better protected his four-seam fastball, a pitch Nola has commanded much better.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Artists picking stadiums look first for seats that can command a lot of money.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of command

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