as in executives
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 managers
The bill focuses on large health care companies that own pharmacies as well as insurers or pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBMs, which influence the prescription drugs Americans can get through insurance plans and how much those medications will cost.
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Che’s managers did not immediately respond to Variety‘s requests for comment.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
Roughly 200,000 spectators are expected during the week, and Axios reported the tournament’s caterer prepared for the event by staffing 60 chefs, 170 managers, around 800 food-service employees, 10 on-site kitchens and 600,000 square feet of food-service space.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The county said housing managers must use a fair lottery system and demonstrate compliance with the policy’s rules.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The Lakers plan to hire two assistant general managers, Rob Pelinka, the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager, said in a season-ending news conference Tuesday after the Lakers were swept out of the Western Conference semifinals by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
—Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The Corrections Department reviews the inmates’ eligibility, coordinates with their case managers and submits the plans to the Corrections Department’s population office.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The firms acted as joint lead bookrunning managers for Aevex’s IPO.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Many managers will be focusing on double-gameweek assets and chasing last week’s points.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Che’s managers did not immediately respond to Variety‘s requests for comment.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
Roughly 200,000 spectators are expected during the week, and Axios reported the tournament’s caterer prepared for the event by staffing 60 chefs, 170 managers, around 800 food-service employees, 10 on-site kitchens and 600,000 square feet of food-service space.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The county said housing managers must use a fair lottery system and demonstrate compliance with the policy’s rules.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The Lakers plan to hire two assistant general managers, Rob Pelinka, the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager, said in a season-ending news conference Tuesday after the Lakers were swept out of the Western Conference semifinals by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
—Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The Corrections Department reviews the inmates’ eligibility, coordinates with their case managers and submits the plans to the Corrections Department’s population office.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The firms acted as joint lead bookrunning managers for Aevex’s IPO.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Many managers will be focusing on double-gameweek assets and chasing last week’s points.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managers
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Serving as EPs are Studiocanal executives, Anna Marsh, CEO of STUDIOCANAL and Chief Content Officer of Canal+, EVP of Global Production Ron Halpern and US Chief Creative Officer, Shana Eddy-Grouf, with Sudie Smyth leading Physical Production.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter's executive awards editor Scott Feinberg on his podcast, Awards Chatter, the 65-year-old actress recounted one particularly tense moment on set involving co-creator Larry David and executives from production company Castle Rock.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Though tourists and tourist sites are rarely touched by cartel violence in Mexico, critics say the graves are an embarrassment for state and city administrators.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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As Spanish speakers, some of whom speak little to no English, the mothers on the committee had faced challenges in communicating with teachers, administrators and city leaders about their children’s needs.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Athletic directors are not looking for their coaches to be in agreement with the school's philosophy on whether more teams should be added to the postseason.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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And on May 17, the FilmUSA Pavilion in Cannes hosts Georgia day, featuring producers, directors, studio operators, financiers, city officials, film commissions and resource providers.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Keely Roberts stepped down in 2023 after she and her son were injured during the Highland Park July 4 parade mass shooting, and two interim co-superintendents, Lynette Zimmer and Jim McKay, filled the role before Lawson.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Representing Fort Worth school district at the listening session were deputy superintendents Daniel Soliz and Kellie Spencer, and chief of staff Louis Kushner.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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The effect is sharpest for computer and information workers, sales representatives, and office supervisors.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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There should be full transparency when assessments are changed and/or career scientists overruled by political appointees or other supervisors, including providing the original analyses.—
Jesse L. Goodman,
STAT,
18 May 2026
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“Managers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managers. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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