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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
  • Most introduced, nonnative plants do not become invasive, but those that do can cause significant, costly problems for landowners, communities, and land managers.
    — Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple sources told the Daily News that three managers at the Kingsbridge depot have been disciplined in connection with maintenance issues, a claim on which the MTA declined to comment.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 16 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
  • Sacramento County Office of Education provides services to Sacramento County school districts and oversees their fiscal stability.
    — Chaewon Chung August 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • There is a disconnect between road crews and the team at the 511 Traffic Management Center, which oversees all active traffic incidents around town.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of oversees
Noun
  • Neither enjoyed the experience, but both became substantially better leaders because of it.
    — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • District leaders warned that the move could leave CPS vulnerable to midyear cuts if the money doesn’t materialize.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaders
Verb
  • At night, Voltaire handles intimate, high-production shows (pop divas and burlesque), while TAO and other venues are for the party people.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The final-mile carrier then handles what is essentially a local shipment, rather than transporting the package across the country itself.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of handles
Noun
  • The organization was disbanded by Taiwan's Interior Ministry in May for not holding elections for their directors in time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • McDonnell seemed to prize family connections over real-world experience, hiring her nephews to serve as directors and executive producers on various series.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 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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