boss (around)

verb

Definition of boss (around)next
as in to order
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority that regional manager certainly likes to boss people around

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boss (around)
  1. order
  2. instruct
  3. tell
  4. command
  5. ask
Verb
  • The reversal came a day after the Wall Street Journal reported Trump had ordered the military to prepare a fresh attack that could begin as soon as the weekend.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Targaryen prince does not order his own dragon to pursue.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of order
Verb
  • Operators instead would be instructed to follow local and state laws, which are often more permissive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As seen in bodycam footage shared by the Atlanta Police Department, Martin, 21, was instructed to raise his hands and exit the vehicle.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of instruct
Verb
  • For a long time, we’ve all been told that remastering the older Super Robot Wars games was extremely difficult, due to all the licensing and other costs involved.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier, sources told CNN that the crown prince raised concerns over plans to strike Iran during the call.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of tell
Verb
  • Human control and drone swarms The drone strike kits would also enable SkyFall’s Shrike drones to receive future software updates that could enable a single human operator to command an autonomous swarm of drones to attack targets.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Other players with expiring contracts who could command interest include slugger Starling Marte and reliever John Schreiber.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of command
Verb
  • Upon being asked to bend the knee, Aegon delivers a fiery speech asserting his magnificence.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Reservations are limited and often book up before guests arrive, so ask the concierge to secure a table as soon as your stay is confirmed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of ask
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“Boss (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boss%20%28around%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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