as in foremen
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
known as a tough but fair taskmaster
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Recent Examples of taskmasters
Work is work, and there’s writerly reward, too, in daily encounters with a diverse range of taskmasters across all social groups.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taskmasters
Noun
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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
Noun
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In 2025, compliance checks dropped sharply to 369 after department leaders curtailed overtime spending amid a broader city budget crunch.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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What was intended to be a productive closed-door meeting with top Department of Justice leaders Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche turned into a standoff over whether Bondi would commit to appearing for an April 14 deposition subpoenaed by the House oversight committee.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Younger urged his bosses to draft him.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Texas sports bosses give big to politics.—
Philip Jankowski
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plus, its collection extends into ancient Greek and Roman art, Asian art spanning thousands of years, and pieces by modern masters such as Picasso, Matisse, and Dalí.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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And study the professionals and masters of photography, such as Gordon Parks, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Ansel Adams.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the Eagles' captains, the junior defender had a strong season.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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The group appeared to be sorted into four teams managed by captains who docked workers’ salaries by $1 per mistake made on applications or for incorrect roles.—
Lisa Cavazuti,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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Some managers were placed under house arrest; others were fined.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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According to the organization’s 2025 annual report, 77 percent of managers in the program report improved open communication with workers, 56 percent note stronger relationships with their teams, and 50 percent report increased productivity.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fire crews from Nampa and Middleton, along with two truck companies and two battalion chiefs, assisted in the response.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, a report by a national police chiefs group said Orlando saw the biggest drop in homicides in any major city in the country.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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During Tuesday's meeting, at-large City Director Joan Adcock asked that the directors of the city's housing and planning departments bring the board a report next week on the housing shortage in the city and what officials were doing about it.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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The new, as-yet unnamed firm, featuring Toczek, Suddleson, Kapust and Adeyeye reps a broad range of film and television actors, directors, producers and writers, as well as an array of athletes, social media content creators, authors, musicians and others.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Taskmasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taskmasters. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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