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
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
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Backup quarterbacks Sam Ehlinger and Jarrett Stidham watched.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Davis Webb, Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach/pass game coordinator Webb advanced from playing for Daboll and the Giants in 2022 to quarterbacks coach in Denver in 2023, which is evidence of his coaching trajectory.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Maye joined Tom Brady (11 times) and Drew Bledsoe (twice) as the only New England quarterbacks to reach 4,000 yards passing in a season.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Commanders quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and backup Marcus Mariota were both out, which meant emergency signal-caller Josh Johnson was inserted as a starter.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Along the way, the elder quarterbacks Rodgers and Flacco achieved some unique history.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The 49ers are 4-2 but can’t run the ball effectively and quarterbacks Brock Purdy (turf toe) and Mac Jones (knee, oblique) are hobbling.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Momentous Sports Former NFL quarterbacks John Elway, Tim Tebow, and Blake Bortles have teamed up with Andrew Cathy, CEO of Chick-Fil-A, through his private real estate firm, Four Stones, and Magnolia Hill Partners Family Office to launch Momentous Sports.
—Kristi Dosh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
He was asked to leave the room for the group that consisted of Sullivan, owner Steve Ross, son-in-law Daniel Sillman, president and CEO Tom Garfinkel, executive Brandon Shore and Hall of Fame quarterbacks Dan Marino and Troy Aikman to discuss.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Backup quarterbacks Sam Ehlinger and Jarrett Stidham watched.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Davis Webb, Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach/pass game coordinator Webb advanced from playing for Daboll and the Giants in 2022 to quarterbacks coach in Denver in 2023, which is evidence of his coaching trajectory.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Maye joined Tom Brady (11 times) and Drew Bledsoe (twice) as the only New England quarterbacks to reach 4,000 yards passing in a season.
—CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Commanders quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and backup Marcus Mariota were both out, which meant emergency signal-caller Josh Johnson was inserted as a starter.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
Along the way, the elder quarterbacks Rodgers and Flacco achieved some unique history.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The 49ers are 4-2 but can’t run the ball effectively and quarterbacks Brock Purdy (turf toe) and Mac Jones (knee, oblique) are hobbling.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Momentous Sports Former NFL quarterbacks John Elway, Tim Tebow, and Blake Bortles have teamed up with Andrew Cathy, CEO of Chick-Fil-A, through his private real estate firm, Four Stones, and Magnolia Hill Partners Family Office to launch Momentous Sports.
—Kristi Dosh, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarterbacks
Noun
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Some managers with a large team will not be always aware of your daily workload and available capacity.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The airline will have several managers and day-to-day staff for check-ins and at the gates.—
Chase Jordan
January 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rodriguez works at an after-school program in Orange County and supervises third graders.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The position directly supervises all parole agent specialists and parole agent supervisors assigned to the Division of Training Unit.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Iran launched multiple waves of missile and drone attacks at Israeli targets during that conflict, which started after Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran last year, killing several top military commanders and nuclear scientists.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday, during a status hearing in the ongoing consent decree, Snelling said the department’s 22 district commanders will soon face heightened scrutiny for officer misconduct allegations and the subsequent investigations into those claims.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Powell this week oversees his third-to-last meeting as chair, with his term ending on May 15.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to Arno Eichberger, who oversees scientific operations, the simulator produces results that closely match real-world driving conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Over time, this hesitation creates cognitive overload, last-minute scrambling and fewer growth opportunities for other leaders.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Newcastle are now 12 points behind Birmingham City, the leaders, and matches are running out.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Unlike end-of-life recycling plants, the CRCC primarily handles unused cells and residues from pilot production.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT handles the thinking work that used to require a whole team.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Theologians, mathematicians, and film directors all know how to read.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Jan. 2026
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The game was played in the midst of the Cold War with sky-high global tensions, and the directors want everyone to remember that.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When John commands Cal to cut his long hair, Cal rebels by dyeing it platinum and trimming it into a chin-length bob.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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At three stories and 27,000 square feet, the project commands attention, taking place on a lot previously occupied by three buildings.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Quarterbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarterbacks. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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