as in leader
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
every morning the boss hands out a list of top-priority tasks
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slang
as in excellent
of the very best kind
that's a really boss stereo you've got
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1
as in to supervise
to be in charge of
she bossed that project for years, until she was promoted again
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as in to rule
to exercise authority or power over
bossed the entire job site for a year
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as in to lead
to serve as leader of
bossed the entire gang of electricians on the construction project
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Recent Examples of boss
Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Ryan's dealer/boss, Jackie (Domhnall Gleeson), uses Kate's protectiveness to blackmail her into giving him more money.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 June 2025
Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 6 Nov. 2020
This excludes things like putting in legendaries for end of mission rewards or taking them out of non-boss chests.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Jax Taylor needs to be bragging, shouting, bossing people around, and generally setting himself up to be clotheslined by fate at every opportunity.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2024
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Noun
His technical director, François Perez, is one of those key members and his fervent enthusiasm nearly matches that of his boss.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Ryan's dealer/boss, Jackie (Domhnall Gleeson), uses Kate's protectiveness to blackmail her into giving him more money.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 June 2025
Adjective
Binning notes that Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of the Niles area, a former Traficant aide who won his ex-boss' congressional seat, was re-elected Tuesday by his smallest-ever margin, defeating GOP former state legislator Christina Hagan by 7.5 percentage points.
—Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 6 Nov. 2020
This excludes things like putting in legendaries for end of mission rewards or taking them out of non-boss chests.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
Verb
Zimmer was fired by the Cubs early in ’91 after giving his Tribune Co. bosses an ultimatum on a contract extension.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Jax Taylor needs to be bragging, shouting, bossing people around, and generally setting himself up to be clotheslined by fate at every opportunity.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boss
Noun
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Meanwhile in every campaign there usually tends to be one character who emerges as the leader of the party.—
James Grebey,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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Advertisement Now, with Israel and Iran trading strikes, world leaders are looking to the Middle East and urging restraint.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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These groups offer excellent opportunities to meet new contacts, stay informed about industry developments, and even discover unadvertised job openings.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Kim also supervised test-firings of missiles from the destroyer afterward, and state media said the ship was expected to enter active duty early next year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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There would also be logistical questions to address, including who's responsible for supervising students if they are made to leave their classroom during certain lessons and how to select alternative material that is inoffensive to their parents.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The District Court for the District of South Carolina had ruled in favor of the NAACP following the organization's claims of racial gerrymandering involving South Carolina's 1st Congressional District on the state's coast.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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Authorities initially ruled Smith’s death a hit-and-run — before reopening the case in June 2021, following the murders of Maggie and Paul.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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To lead effectively in this new landscape, business leaders should consider three mindset changes: 1.—
David Chiem,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Polling has shown that Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, leads the crowded Democratic field, but the race could still be anyone’s to win.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
Noun
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The retrial of Harvey Weinstein ended abruptly Thursday when the jury foreman refused to join the deliberations on the remaining rape charge against the disgraced movie mogul.—
Emily Berk,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
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The judge also said the remaining jurors did not describe anything like the discord and threats recounted by the foreman.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Paul hit an awesome Asai Moonsault on Jey Uso through a table, so Jey will walk into Raw’s world title match against Gunther even more banged up.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Teresi continued his role as an awesome do-it-all player Saturday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Verb
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A week later, Qasem Hassan learned that the School for Continuing Medical Education in Family Medicine, which oversaw the ethics course, had received a letter from several residents in the class.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Eventually the archipelago was divided, with the western islands becoming the independent nation of Samoa and the eastern ones becoming American Samoa, overseen by the Navy.—
Mark Thiessen,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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“Boss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boss. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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