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adjective

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as in chased

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bossed

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verb

past tense of boss
1
as in supervised
to be in charge of she bossed that project for years, until she was promoted again

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2
as in ruled
to exercise authority or power over bossed the entire job site for a year

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3
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 Synonyms for bossed
  1. ruled
  2. led
  3. governed
  4. fringed
  5. oversaw
  6. dominated
  7. captained
  8. embossed
Verb
  • Artists are allowed to appear on the entry list for best new artist three times, after which they are ruled ineligible for future consideration.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • His release was hailed by supporters, but in August 2022 the Maryland Supreme Court ruled that the conviction should be reinstated because of procedural errors in the conviction being set aside.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ruled
Verb
  • This week, the company announced it’s raised some $17 million in seed funding led by Sutter Hill Ventures, with participation from Illumina Venture Labs, Mission BioCapital and more.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cast will be led by Tony nominee Elizabeth A Davis (Once) and Oscar nominee Michael O’Keefe (The Great Santini).
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of led
Verb
  • The afternoon, governed by the heart and small intestine (fire element), is better suited for creative tasks and collaborative work.
    Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Advertisement Housing production results from a complex mix of private and public factors, including material and labor costs, and land-use regulations that are chiefly governed at the local and state levels.
    Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of governed
Adjective
  • The symbols showed images of fringed textiles and vessels being carried in nets, many of which are moving toward building facades.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The teen plans to wear black flare leggings and a sequined fringed jacket and will be accompanied by two nurses and a doctor and then return immediately afterwards.
    Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • Vu himself oversaw the minimalist design of the 3,840 square foot space in New York—the design of which intentionally juxtaposes old with new, minimalist with modern, in both its architectural design and decor.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While Mickle’s team designed several pieces, including the glam Crassus (Jon Voight) box and laurel mural, Rubin oversaw many elements and moving pieces, which had to be integrated into the main action shot in an arena near Atlanta.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of oversaw
Verb
  • The standard 3x3x3 category, one of the most competitive in the Rubik’s Cube community, is currently dominated by the two countries, with the US’s Luke Garrett and Aaron Huynh coming third and fourth, respectively, and China’s Du Yusheng ranked fifth.
    Chris Lau, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The CMOs of legacy financial services brands have long relied on a market dominated by older customers.
    Stephen Diorio, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of dominated
Verb
  • Across the street is a contingent of Detroit born and bred MCs captained by Icewear Vezzo, who too are ringing doorbells and knocking on doors.
    Shaheem Reid, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Bremer had captained the side in recent weeks, while being the mainstay of a backline that has only conceded three goals in eight games.
    Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of captained
Adjective
  • The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Their brand sells only one product: NRT lozenges — often referred to by the brand as mints — that come in an embossed, mint green tin ($69 for 81).
    Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of embossed
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