coordinator
noun
co·or·di·na·tor
kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-tər 
1
: one who coordinates something
… government becomes the coordinator of the economy but not its boss.—
Robert Heilbroner
Robert Heilbroner
especially
: a person who organizes people or groups so that they work together efficiently
a project coordinator
She served as the coordinator of the rescue effort.
(American football) a defensive/offensive coordinator [=a coach who is responsible for overseeing a team's defensive/offensive players and strategies]
2
grammar
: coordinating conjunction
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There’s a real possibility that actors like Tom Hanks and Brad Pitt rubbed elbows with Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on Friday.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
That could mean offseason growth from Jaylen Wright, a more versatile role for Ollie Gordon II or one of the Dolphins’ other backs finding a better fit in offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik’s system.
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Tyler M. Carmona,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Its on-site care will include, as needed, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, substance abuse support, workforce development, and round-the-clock resident coordinators .
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Moore then won Super Bowl LIX as the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, and was hired shortly after as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
That could mean offseason growth from Jaylen Wright, a more versatile role for Ollie Gordon II or one of the Dolphins’ other backs finding a better fit in offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik’s system.
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Tyler M. Carmona,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Its on-site care will include, as needed, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, substance abuse support, workforce development, and round-the-clock resident coordinators .
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Moore then won Super Bowl LIX as the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, and was hired shortly after as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
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“Coordinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordinator. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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