BOSSED Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

bossed 1 of 2

adjective

as in chased

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bossed

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verb

past tense of boss

as in supervised

to be in charge of she bossed that project for years, until she was promoted again

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as in ruled

to exercise authority or power over bossed the entire job site for a year

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as in led

to serve as leader of bossed the entire gang of electricians on the construction project

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Recent Examples of bossed

Verb

After a raft of changes for both teams at half-time and more throughout the second half, City bossed the remainder of the game but saw Ryan McAidoo hit the post after a nice dribble, and Victor Reis hit the bar with a header. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Pop trends For the last several years, girls bossed the pop charts. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026 He is getting bossed around by grandma throughout the entire movie. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025 Though Mayweather bossed the bout while appearing to go half-speed, no winner was declared. — Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025 Winning every one of his duels, creating one chance, delivering eight crosses and registering three successful tackles is a neat summary of how Cardona bossed the left flank pretty much on his own. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bossed

Adjective

The Babylone style is a laced stiletto sandal that is decorated at the toe strap with the YSL Cassandre in a bronze-tone metal.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
After Yancy witnesses the murder of Florida’s finest fixer, an ambitious state attorney teams him up with a strait-laced forensic accountant to solve the crime.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of laced

Verb

Englert also supervised the stunning cinematography, and one marvels at how this often silly film looks so smart.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
At the time of his arrest, McQuay supervised about 15 officers assigned to a patrol unit in Fresno’s northeast policing district.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of supervised

Verb

The court ruled in a 5-to-4 vote that the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a nonprofit chartered by Congress, did not have the legal grounds to bring its lawsuit because the persons in question were not directly harmed by the project.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The firing violated the separation of powers, the Administrative Procedure Act and her 5th Amendment due process and statutory rights, the judge ruled.

— Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of ruled

Verb

In April this year, a European consortium led by Belgian telecommunications company Proximus won one of four contracts together worth up to €180 million under the Commission’s sovereign cloud procurement programme.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
As Comcast, led by Brian Roberts and Michael Cavanagh, reported its third-quarter financials, Peacock posted a pre-tax profit of $261 million, which followed a $189 million profit in the most recent second quarter and a $217 million year-ago loss.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of led

Adjective

In addition to the restaurant and bars, there’s a rooftop pool surrounded by sunny yellow fringed umbrellas, comfy daybeds, and a profusion of plants.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
The special effects team has done terrific work re-creating his body down to the creature’s fringed lashes.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of fringed

Verb

The second-year fifth-round pick started at the MIKE spot and handled green-dot responsibilities on his way to recording six tackles and being active throughout the night.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Resolution is often a complex legal and financial negotiation, best handled by experienced advisors who understand creditor behavior.

— Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of handled

Verb

The system sued the Education Department in March, arguing that SJSU followed the law and NCAA rules that governed the seasons under review.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Struggling with both the unforgiving ocean and the unforgiving crew, Hákon must adapt to a brutal environment governed by its own rules.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of governed

Verb

Eisenhower — raised in Abilene, Kansas where his presidential library is located — was a five-star general who commanded the international coalition of Allied forces during World War II.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Simone…commanded a room, captivating audiences with unexpected combinations of genres and her ability to surrender herself completely to the music.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026