Synonyms of quarterbacking

quarterbacking

verb

present participle of quarterback

as in supervising

to be in charge of

she was tapped to quarterback the upcoming gubernatorial campaign

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervising
• handling
• overseeing
• managing
• commanding
• steering
• superintending
• heading
• running
• directing
• guiding
• controlling
• captaining
• watching over
• overlooking
• riding herd on
• administering
• bossing
• shepherding
• monitoring
• ordering
• calling the tune (for)
• showing
• calling the shots (of)
• governing
• reigning
• ruling
• presiding (over)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quarterbacking

Miami keeps trying and failing to find the next big thing in quarterbacking as in coaching. — Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Payton is ready to begin orchestrating the Monday morning quarterbacking on The Score. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

From an early age, Nussmeier was taught the art of quarterbacking by his father, Doug Nussmeier, who played quarterback in the NFL from 1994-2000 before embarking on a 20-year college- and NFL-coaching career. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Stidham was again quarterbacking the second unit when the Broncos resumed practice Monday after a day off. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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. — 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

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