as in supervises
to be in charge of
she was tapped to quarterback the upcoming gubernatorial campaign
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Recent Examples of quarterbacks
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Even though there was a collection of quarterbacks to start games between the Bernie Kosar era and the 1996 relocation, this is where the quarterback wilderness count usually begins.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
What do those two quarterbacks have that no other Cowboys starting quarterback can claim?
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Ross and Sillman, along with executive Brandon Shore and Hall of Fame quarterbacks Dan Marino and Troy Aikman, conducted a search this offseason to hire general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
That job went to former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion, but now Johnson will work with him and head coach Nick Sirianni on the Eagles' coaching staff.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
That’s just the beginning of Philadelphia’s intrigue with the 33-year-old former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach with just two years of NFL coaching experience.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Backup quarterbacks Sam Ehlinger and Jarrett Stidham watched.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
New quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan, the son of longtime NFL offensive line coach Bill Callahan, can help young quarterback Jaxson Dart learn a lot, including how to understand protections, the reasons behind them and the benefits of different alignments, Harbaugh said.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Even though there was a collection of quarterbacks to start games between the Bernie Kosar era and the 1996 relocation, this is where the quarterback wilderness count usually begins.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
What do those two quarterbacks have that no other Cowboys starting quarterback can claim?
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Patullo was fired days later, and the Eagles hired ex-Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion to take over the role.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Ross and Sillman, along with executive Brandon Shore and Hall of Fame quarterbacks Dan Marino and Troy Aikman, conducted a search this offseason to hire general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
That job went to former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion, but now Johnson will work with him and head coach Nick Sirianni on the Eagles' coaching staff.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
That’s just the beginning of Philadelphia’s intrigue with the 33-year-old former Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach with just two years of NFL coaching experience.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Backup quarterbacks Sam Ehlinger and Jarrett Stidham watched.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarterbacks
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The bill focuses on large health care companies that own pharmacies as well as insurers or pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBMs, which influence the prescription drugs Americans can get through insurance plans and how much those medications will cost.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Che’s managers did not immediately respond to Variety‘s requests for comment.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The Chinese government officially recognizes five religions — Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism and Islam — and tightly supervises them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The group recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who represent children in the foster care system in juvenile courts, according to its website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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But the logic that now organizes all of these institutions is increasingly shaped by security commanders and battlefield veterans whose formative experiences are defined not by negotiation but by confrontation.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
9 May 2026
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That quick solution involved Putin extending the reach of his own Federal Protection Service (FSO) – which at that time only protected Gerasimov in the military command - to provide security to 10 more senior commanders.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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But Stephen Bell, who oversees Park 597, said his staff hasn't found any record of a successful eaglet hatching in Chicago for more than 100 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Eskamani also called for reforms to how FWC oversees facilities housing the animals, as the agency is not equipped to perform medical checks on the animals.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Following community debate over safety versus access to alternative mobility options, city leaders in La Mesa voted to ban e-bike use for riders under 12.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The leaders discussed trade on Thursday, with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Chief Justice John Roberts, who handles emergency petitions out of Virginia, will decide whether to reject the petition on his own or refer the petition to the full Supreme Court for a decision.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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The concierge handles that matchmaking from the member’s profile, pairing travelers to properties based on preferences rather than price.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Athletic directors are not looking for their coaches to be in agreement with the school's philosophy on whether more teams should be added to the postseason.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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And on May 17, the FilmUSA Pavilion in Cannes hosts Georgia day, featuring producers, directors, studio operators, financiers, city officials, film commissions and resource providers.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Weekend nights, Cleotilde Juárez Ramírez commands this patch of sidewalk, wielding a comal the size of a satellite dish over a brazier.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Leverage in the Shadows Beyond private credit, the broader non-bank financial sector carries elevated leverage that commands the Fed’s attention.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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“Quarterbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarterbacks. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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