as in leader
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
every morning the boss hands out a list of top-priority tasks
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slang
as in excellent
of the very best kind
that's a really boss stereo you've got
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as in to supervise
to be in charge of
she bossed that project for years, until she was promoted again
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as in to rule
to exercise authority or power over
bossed the entire job site for a year
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as in to lead
to serve as leader of
bossed the entire gang of electricians on the construction project
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Recent Examples of boss
Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
But in court, the Telsa boss and GOP super donor’s lawyer Chris Gober backtracked, according to Reuters.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 6 Nov. 2020
This excludes things like putting in legendaries for end of mission rewards or taking them out of non-boss chests.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2024
Dabney Coleman, the actor who bossed Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton around in the 1980 comedy 9 to 5, died at his home in Santa Monica on Thursday.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 17 May 2024
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Noun
Choosing these moves seems like the obvious choice, in theory, but boss fights require careful assessment before committing to any strategy.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
But in court, the Telsa boss and GOP super donor’s lawyer Chris Gober backtracked, according to Reuters.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Binning notes that Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of the Niles area, a former Traficant aide who won his ex-boss' congressional seat, was re-elected Tuesday by his smallest-ever margin, defeating GOP former state legislator Christina Hagan by 7.5 percentage points.
—Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 6 Nov. 2020
This excludes things like putting in legendaries for end of mission rewards or taking them out of non-boss chests.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021
Verb
Several frequent passengers described being bossed around and mishandled by rude or disinterested drivers.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2024
Dabney Coleman, the actor who bossed Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton around in the 1980 comedy 9 to 5, died at his home in Santa Monica on Thursday.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 17 May 2024
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In closed-door meetings, House Speaker Mike Johnson was nominated for the role for his first full term, and Republican senators selected Sen. John Thune to be their next leader.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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What happened Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, resigned Tuesday amid intense pressure over his handling of a notorious child abuser.Rafi Schwartz, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Many of these were functions supervised by Mark Lazarus, who has been named CEO of a new spin-off company that will run the bulk of Comcast’s cable networks.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Should your music player connect to the internet, supervise your child’s use based on their age and maturity level.Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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And even though Nic played with Genesis on their 2021/22 reunion tour with his father on lead vocals, he’s largely ruled it out.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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But when Harvey goes missing, Batman is forced to descend into the city’s labyrinthian underground, uncovering a horrific conspiracy by a secret society that has ruled Gotham for ages, one that has ties to his parents’ tragic murder.Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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And last month's University of Houston/Texas Southern University survey had Cruz leading Allred 46.6%-44.5%.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stewart notes the misconception that leading and supporting are solely contingent on the amount of time on screen.Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Maritime employers in British Columbia will lock out more than 730 dock foremen across Canada’s West Coast ports Monday afternoon, straining activity at major ports on both sides of the country.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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The foreman is unlucky to be found by Hansu, who is infuriated not only with him but with himself.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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Hernandez won the 2024 All Star Home Run Derby, which was another sign of his awesome power and stamina.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This awesome product creates the perfect shelf to sleep on your side.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Tom Homan Trump has appointed Tom Homan to oversee deportation policy and aviation security.Kinsey Crowley, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Our Center oversees the opening and operation of regional TISCs (more than 40 already) at leading universities, scientific and technical centers, chambers of commerce, design bureaus, industrial parks and more.Olena Orliuk, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Boss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boss. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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