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

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

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