as in leaders
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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as in supervises
to be in charge of
she bossed that project for years, until she was promoted again
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as in rules
to exercise authority or power over
bossed the entire job site for a year
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as in leads
to serve as leader of
bossed the entire gang of electricians on the construction project
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Recent Examples of bosses
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2025
Another of her bosses told her not to leave a paper trail about a detainee’s overdose.
—Christopher Damien, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
By Wednesday, Kimmel’s bosses at ABC—owned by Disney—decided to yank him without a definite return date.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Horn feels empowered, not just by the contract, but by his bosses.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
When fighting two bosses at once?
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Government job counters refine their monthly employment counts, derived from surveys of bosses, through a two-step process.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
As far as the executive suite, the new Paramount under motion picture bosses Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg has yet to find its new identity and make its mark.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Relations with bosses and people in authority will go well.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Dan Gilroy Emmy-winning Andor writer Dan Gilroy penned an op-ed for Deadline in support of Kimmel while also saving some empathy for his Disney bosses.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2025
Another of her bosses told her not to leave a paper trail about a detainee’s overdose.
—Christopher Damien, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
By Wednesday, Kimmel’s bosses at ABC—owned by Disney—decided to yank him without a definite return date.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Horn feels empowered, not just by the contract, but by his bosses.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
When fighting two bosses at once?
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Government job counters refine their monthly employment counts, derived from surveys of bosses, through a two-step process.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
As far as the executive suite, the new Paramount under motion picture bosses Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg has yet to find its new identity and make its mark.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Relations with bosses and people in authority will go well.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosses
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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For leaders, balancing these demands with thoughtful stewardship can feel like an impossible task.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The private firm, which Yu says had $20 million in revenue in 2024, provides consulting, supervises construction and drafts designs for urban landscapes around the world.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cucinelli supervises the company’s image and communication, especially through social platforms, and has greatly contributed to reach out to the younger generations.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Through antitrust law, Pavia has thus far successfully challenged the application of NCAA eligibility rules to his eligibility.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The new rules delay the 2024 Biden administration rules that aimed to curb cancer-causing pollution from reaching neighborhoods near mills.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His power continued and now in a contract year, Schwarber leads MLB with 53 home runs and helped Philadelphia win a second-consecutive NL East title.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Junior running back Kendrick Raphael (39 carries, 201 yards, TD) leads a rushing attack that’s averaging 118 yards a game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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For years after that, TCU alums who had served as Ranch Week foremen or queen would proudly include it on resumes, in professional biographies or when running for office.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
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The agency, which oversees London’s public transit system, faced a monthslong recovery effort as a result of the breach.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
19 Sep. 2025
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The commission oversees Experience Fayetteville, the city's tourism bureau.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
19 Sep. 2025
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Many analysts and activists say this is the result of decades of Israeli policy aimed at sabotaging the two-state solution by building Jewish settlements on Palestinian land and undermining the Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs parts of the territory.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Tribes, who hold about 20% of all senior water rights in the Colorado, were long left out of direct discussions, including the discussions leading to the 1922 Colorado River Compact that governs allocations to the seven basin states.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, Trump still commands strong support from his conservative base.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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That Tory commands such high wattage front row attendees speaks to how much her brand and fashion resonates with women.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Bosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosses. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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