as in supervising
to be in charge of
she was tapped to quarterback the upcoming gubernatorial campaign
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Recent Examples of quarterbacking
The game plan is to hit first, before the defense can react and adjust, something the Dolphins often did well with McDaniel as their head coach, Barry coaching the offensive line and Tua Tagovailoa quarterbacking an up-tempo offense.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
On Sunday, two days prior to the softball state tournament, Adamez was quarterbacking Park’s flag football team to three playoff victories to earn the Wolfpack their second trip to state in as many seasons.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The power play hadn’t been consistent enough with any of them quarterbacking it, so Bedard took over the role late in the season.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Geno Smith, who comes back now for another tour with the Jets, is 35, and just a few years away from throwing for more than 4,200 yards and quarterbacking the Seahawks to the playoffs, and being named Comeback Player of the Year.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Hafley has a similar, divisional challenge with Maye and Allen quarterbacking against him.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Sam Darnold will be under center for the Seahawks while Matt Stafford is quarterbacking the Rams.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Kurt Warner was a grocery store clerk before quarterbacking the Rams to a Super Bowl victory.
—Outside Online, 31 Dec. 2025
However, he is best known for trying his hand quarterbacking for the Lions.
—Stephen Siff, The Conversation, 26 Nov. 2025
Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
On Sunday, two days prior to the softball state tournament, Adamez was quarterbacking Park’s flag football team to three playoff victories to earn the Wolfpack their second trip to state in as many seasons.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The power play hadn’t been consistent enough with any of them quarterbacking it, so Bedard took over the role late in the season.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Geno Smith, who comes back now for another tour with the Jets, is 35, and just a few years away from throwing for more than 4,200 yards and quarterbacking the Seahawks to the playoffs, and being named Comeback Player of the Year.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
Hafley has a similar, divisional challenge with Maye and Allen quarterbacking against him.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Sam Darnold will be under center for the Seahawks while Matt Stafford is quarterbacking the Rams.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Kurt Warner was a grocery store clerk before quarterbacking the Rams to a Super Bowl victory.
—Outside Online, 31 Dec. 2025
However, he is best known for trying his hand quarterbacking for the Lions.
—Stephen Siff, The Conversation, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarterbacking
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The popular Pennsylvania amusement venue said guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other supervising adult during all operating hours, effective June 12.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Post-production panelists included creator and co-showrunner Oren Uziel, editor Jennifer Barbot, production sound mixer Matthew Sanchez, supervising sound editor Andy Sisul, re-recording mixer Nick Offord, VFX supervisor Hnedel Maximore, and composers Kris Powers and Michael Dean Parsons.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
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And whatever happens, BBC Studios will remain in the saddle, handling distribution, licensing, consumer products, digital, and immersive experiences.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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On July 31, a dispatcher from Alligator Alcatraz called the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for guidance on handling an employee with a traffic offense warrant.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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During her tenure overseeing environmental protection efforts in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, Shore, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, said utilities were beginning to develop closure and remediation plans for older disposal sites.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Alex Young of Hidden Pictures will also exec produce, with Honey Trap’s Kaylee McGregor co-producing, and Chelsea Kujawa and Maria Ascanio overseeing the film for Lionsgate.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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The strategy is being driven by the conviction that the future of AI belongs to autonomous agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks — such as booking travel or managing calendars — rather than simply answering queries.—
Amedeo Goria,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Appearing on Fox News, Lankford said the nation’s top intelligence post requires a leader with deep experience managing sensitive national security matters and suggested Pulte’s background raises legitimate questions.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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“Quarterbacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarterbacking. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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