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noun

plural of quarterback
as in managers

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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

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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
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 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 Backup quarterbacks Sam Ehlinger and Jarrett Stidham watched. — Arkansas Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarterbacks
  1. managers
  2. supervises
  3. commanders
  4. oversees
  5. leaders
  6. handles
  7. directors
  8. commands
Noun
  • As a result, a new superintendent and board of managers were brought in, and changes were implemented immediately.
    — Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Many broadcasting managers nationwide made a grave mistake in the last 20 years by deciding that expertise was not needed to report traffic.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of managers
Verb
  • The State Board of Education supervises public K–12 education across the state, overseeing educational interests in Kansas.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • David Smith, who supervises the district’s aedes crew, said his team has received an increasing number of service requests for day-biting mosquitoes within the neighborhood.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of supervises
Noun
  • On Monday, Biya reshuffled the top military leadership, replacing commanders of four of the country’s five joint military regions and promoting several senior officers to higher ranks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • To ensure compliance, three imperial princes were tasked with personally notifying senior Japanese military commanders of the surrender.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of commanders
Verb
  • The divers reported the discovery to the Sicilian Region’s Superintendency of the Sea, a public body that oversees the identification and management of marine archeological sites off the island's coastal waters.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Bloomfield oversees the resort’s culinary activities too, like a fireside supper for two and a special picnic basket to take on a scenic hike.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of oversees
Noun
  • Boston community and city leaders say new safety measures are rolling out this week, after recent alarming violence in Downtown Boston around Boston Common and Downtown Crossing.
    — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In the beginning of a pattern that would repeat for the next decade, Taylor Farms leaders pushed back on those FDA findings.
    — Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaders
Verb
  • The tablet is built to enter the AI era with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor that handles everything from everyday tasks to light gaming when you're done with them.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This is what gives the film its experiential sincerity — the lived perspective of its Ukrainian crew leaving a nonfictional trace across every level of the fiction, something Stever handles with unusual reverence.
    — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of handles
Noun
  • Horror-movie directors are always looking for new ways to transgress.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
  • And both of those directors had at least one person assisting them.
    — Patrick Riccards, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of directors
Verb
  • The leader who commands the room, fills every silence, and dominates the conversation seems powerful.
    — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Despite these strict requirements, the resolution upgrade is notable since Chrome commands nearly half of the US browser market.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of commands

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