Synonyms of quarterbacks

quarterbacks 1 of 2

noun

plural of quarterback

as in managers

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• commanders
• leaders
• directors
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quarterbacks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of quarterback

as in supervises

to be in charge of

she was tapped to quarterback the upcoming gubernatorial campaign

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervises
• oversees
• handles
• commands
• bosses
• captains
• manages
• heads
• steers
• watches over
• orders
• controls
• guides
• rides herd on
• directs
• runs
• calls the tune (for)
• superintends
• overlooks
• shepherds
• monitors
• calls the shots (of)
• shows
• administers
• presides (over)
• rules
• reigns
• governs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quarterbacks

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

The fake fumble is a trick that former Bronco quarterbacks Brett Rypien and Kellen Moore used at Boise State, Madsen said after the game. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2026

That extends to the special teams as well, where each of them quarterbacks one of the team's two power-play units. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 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

While Willie Simmons’ offensive scheme helped unlock FIU’s ground game last season, quarterbacks Keyone Jenkins and Joe Pesansky combined for 13 interceptions. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Fenton brought along his up-tempo, no-huddle offense from Los Alamitos, and quarterbacks Ezrah Brown and Reagan Toki were executing it in midseason form. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

That led to Patullo’s firing — he was replaced by Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion, who has never called plays — and created a whole new jetstream of pressure as Sirianni heads into his sixth season. — Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026

The Eagles moved on from Kevin Patullo and hired Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion as offensive coordinator to bring fresh ideas to an offense that fizzled out in the 2025 season. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 27 May 2026

Backup quarterbacks Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei handled all the passing duties during drills. — Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 May 2026