1
as in bodies
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the chief of the estate was left to the eldest son
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2
as in leaders
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
our chief is out on a business trip right now
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Recent Examples of chiefs
The broadcasting chiefs did acknowledge that there were opportunities to partner, including potentially pooling advertising sales houses and sharing technology.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Fourteen fire engines, two battalion chiefs and about 60 personnel responded to the fires, authorities added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, at a meeting Netanyahu convened late on Sunday with security chiefs, urged the prime minister to pursue a ceasefire deal, according to three Israeli officials, two of whom were in the meeting and one of whom was briefed on its details.
—Steven Scheer, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
However, he is ebuffed at every turn by his fellow chiefs, most notably Kamehameha I (Kaina Makua), who later becomes the conqueror and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai’i.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Other examples include the Guatemalan and Nicaraguan police chiefs charged with links to organized crime.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Sep. 2025
And as usual one of the chiefs came to the house to ask permission of the Old Man.
—Robert Easton, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
But the corporate chiefs also know that Trump is a vengeful man with the power to target anyone who speaks out against him, or any business that displeases him.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
As volatility could return to the FX market, finance chiefs will need to stay agile and proactive.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Fourteen fire engines, two battalion chiefs and about 60 personnel responded to the fires, authorities added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, at a meeting Netanyahu convened late on Sunday with security chiefs, urged the prime minister to pursue a ceasefire deal, according to three Israeli officials, two of whom were in the meeting and one of whom was briefed on its details.
—Steven Scheer, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
However, he is ebuffed at every turn by his fellow chiefs, most notably Kamehameha I (Kaina Makua), who later becomes the conqueror and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai’i.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Other examples include the Guatemalan and Nicaraguan police chiefs charged with links to organized crime.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Sep. 2025
And as usual one of the chiefs came to the house to ask permission of the Old Man.
—Robert Easton, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
But the corporate chiefs also know that Trump is a vengeful man with the power to target anyone who speaks out against him, or any business that displeases him.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
As volatility could return to the FX market, finance chiefs will need to stay agile and proactive.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefs
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Their bodies were found with plastic bags over their heads and evidence that their hands had been zip-tied near their father's truck, court documents obtained by USA TODAY showed.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The children’s bodies were discovered near Rock Island Campground along Icicle Creek with bags over their heads.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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To maintain comparability, the weights assigned to these criteria have been held constant.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, a gallery rail system easily accommodates different frame sizes, shapes, weights, and thicknesses, which allows for ultra-layered, completely unique arrangements.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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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
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Another of her bosses told her not to leave a paper trail about a detainee’s overdose.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bring apple cider and reserved apple peels and cores to a boil in a small saucepan over high.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Such a catalog, tied to specific sampling sites, would be vital when selecting which sealed cores to bring back under the MSR program.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 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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In partnership with the West Virginia Division of Corrections, Smith trained over 230 sergeants in a single year, followed by sessions for lieutenants, captains, and wardens.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Holding court on Captain’s Row—an area of the village inhabited by sea captains during the 19th century when the town was a thriving whaling port—the stately Greek Revival home was built in the 1840s and is known as Pond View for its scenic locale overlooking Otter Pond and Sag Harbor Cove.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 Sep. 2025
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Find joggers, T-shirts, and more office-ready staples below.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Neutral color palettes like khaki, olive, and deep brown make these pieces easy to pair with other wardrobe staples.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Chiefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefs. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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