Thesaurus results for MANAGERS

managers

noun

plural of manager

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 Both pitching staffs demonstrated their depth in Friday night's opener, and managing pitch counts will be vital as both managers try to keep their bullpens fresh for the upcoming travel day. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 That same month, Huang announced a partnership with six large asset managers on a $500 billion financing push designed to treat compute infrastructure as an asset class. — Kif Leswing,isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 Fire officials, land managers and researchers recently gathered at the Idaho Botanical Garden to discuss what happened and what comes next. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026 Absentee investors act as hosts or hire property managers to handle bookings, packing as many as 14 people into formerly 2-bedroom units subdivided with unpermitted walls. — Linda Robertson updated October 22, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Everything from the turndown service to the welcome drink with the hotel managers exuded the utmost in professionalism and discretion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 After the investigations, Fanatics and Ontide disciplined or dismissed supervisors and managers implicated in harassment. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Watching games with base runners, tough at-bats and actual strategy by managers is much more enjoyable than strikeouts and home runs with no one on base. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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As technology companies become increasingly valuable, executives are facing greater scrutiny over how that wealth should benefit the public.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Regardless, executives should think carefully and consult with an attorney before signing a release agreement, even if just to learn more about the terms in the agreement and what terms might be worth negotiating.

— David Sanford, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of executives

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The committees, which are made up of independent directors, would need to agree on the transaction terms of any deal before putting it to shareholders for a vote.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Every year, Noting’s fan community elects a community board observer, a volunteer who attends the company’s quarterly board meetings and presents customers’ views on products and launches to its directors.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of directors

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Throughout the process, Wakim said, the McCoys worked with Ricky Dauenhauer — who owned NAE Contracting with his wife, Chantal Dauenhauer — as well as with project superintendents employed by NAE Contracting.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
The district had worked with SYDKIMYL in some capacity since 2019, but the expansive new contract would have Kimberly provide coaching for principals at 10 CMS middle schools as well as three assistant superintendents.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of superintendents

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Representatives of the Sheriff’s Office were not present when supervisors discussed the Blue Envelope Program.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Both men addressed supervisors during Tuesday's meeting, acknowledging the controversy surrounding the sheriff's office.

— Steve Large, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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