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
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
If a boss, client, or pal pushes for more, let the Full Moon bolster your capacity to say no to unreasonable demands.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
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
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Winning every one of his duels, creating one chance, delivering eight crosses and registering three successful tackles is a neat summary of how Cardona bossed the left flank pretty much on his own.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Last October, billionaire David Ellison, boss of Paramount Skydance, bought The Free Press for $150 million and named Weiss the editor-in-chief of CBS News, another Paramount Skydance property.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
If a boss, client, or pal pushes for more, let the Full Moon bolster your capacity to say no to unreasonable demands.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
That’s basically the boss level of the shopping game—and usually requires hours of research.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
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
Though Mayweather bossed the bout while appearing to go half-speed, no winner was declared.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Winning every one of his duels, creating one chance, delivering eight crosses and registering three successful tackles is a neat summary of how Cardona bossed the left flank pretty much on his own.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boss
Noun
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The Chinese leader’s comments were made privately in 2024.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The news that the complaint was deemed not credible and of the allegations within the complaint comes from a new letter given to the top leaders in the Senate and House Intelligence committees.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The German is an excellent all-round forward who excels in bringing the best out of the teammates around him.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While not every product in the brand’s SOS collection includes hypochlorous acid (an excellent anti-acneic ingredient), the serum does.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Also returning to the show’s production team are music director Michael Bearden, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley, lighting designers Bob Dickinson and Noah Mitz and supervising choreographer Mandy Moore.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Most recently supervising producer, Hardin has been upped to director of production at Dropout after nearly nine years with the company.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The court ruled Thursday that the port concession granted to Panama Ports Company — a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings — was unconstitutional.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Garnett, a Biden appointee and former Manhattan federal prosecutor, ruled after hearing oral arguments earlier this month.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The American team will be led by New Orleans Saints associate head coach Joel Thomas, the former Arkansas running backs coach.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Among those helping lead the community welcome is the Palisades Recovery Coalition, which will provide coffee to parents and community members gathering outside the school as students arrive.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His hard work was recognized, eventually leading to his head foreman gig working on luxury homes in the Hollywood Hills.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Magaña shows him how to maneuver the blade around a thick trunk, as the foreman kicks it loose.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sean McDermott was super accommodating, (Texans head coach) DeMeco Ryans, awesome, Lincoln Riley, USC, Ryan Day at Ohio State, Billy O’Brien at Boston College.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Even beyond those special events, the live music here is awesome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Israel and Egypt are vetting travelers, and the crossing is being overseen with international involvement, officials said, as part of efforts to prevent weapons smuggling while allowing limited humanitarian movement.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani entrusted Stanley Richards, an ex-Rikers Island inmate and former executive vice president at The Fortune Society, with overseeing the Big Apple’s jails, aiming for both a safer jail system and reform.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Boss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boss. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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