as in executive
a person who manages or directs something
we wanted an exemption from the policy regarding refunds, but the store manager refused
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Recent Examples of manager
Arbeloa’s start to life as Madrid manager has certainly been rocky.
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Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
According to the complaint, the companies and their subsidiaries repeatedly increased EpiPen prices and paid pharmacy benefit managers to keep rival products off the market, which violates the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, the Indiana Antitrust Act and the Medicaid False Claims Act.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
Crockett’s deputy campaign manager Karrol Rimal defended the unorthodox campaign in a statement to the outlet, saying unique circumstances required a unique approach.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
More managers are using AI agents to help decide raises, promotions, and layoffs.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
According to the complaint, the companies and their subsidiaries repeatedly increased EpiPen prices and paid pharmacy benefit managers to keep rival products off the market, which violates the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, the Indiana Antitrust Act and the Medicaid False Claims Act.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
Crockett’s deputy campaign manager Karrol Rimal defended the unorthodox campaign in a statement to the outlet, saying unique circumstances required a unique approach.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
More managers are using AI agents to help decide raises, promotions, and layoffs.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manager
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The tax has drawn sharp criticism from some tech executives, several of whom have publicly warned about leaving California if it were enacted.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Funded by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), the fellowship offers producers and development executives one-on-one time with high-level industry creatives and executives to help hone their skills in the art of communication, networking, leadership and project development.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Skolnick, 41, who has had a long career as an athletic administrator, played a key role in Delaware’s move to FBS football.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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Stakeholder dashboards present performance and financial information in clear, accessible formats, supporting alignment among animal services teams, administrators, and partners.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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If the director and board both agree the investigation showed police policy was violated, the Cincinnati city manager will make a final decision regarding punishment, if warranted.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Directors Guild honor is a key indicator of success in the best director category at the Academy Awards on March 15.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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The school’s superintendent, Ken Floyd, said the shooter had been identified, but the identity would not be released at this time, reported the Associated Press.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new superintendent will face challenges including new graduation requirements and budget constraints.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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Warren establishes a Kempo Goju dojo in Kosovo Outside Kempo Goju, Warren served as a Wisconsin state trooper, and in 2000, his supervisors offered him an opportunity to travel to Europe to train police in Štrpce, Kosovo.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Complaints the authority doesn't investigate are referred to Cincinnati police, which may conduct a formal internal affairs investigation or assign the complaint to a supervisor, according to a city website.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manager. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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