as in executives
a person who manages or directs something
we wanted an exemption from the policy regarding refunds, but the store manager refused
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of managers
The complaint claims Fox executives fostered a hostile work environment that allowed senior managers and on-air personalities including Bayless to abuse workers without fear of punishment.
—
CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
And getting acquainted with new managers assigned to new roles to run the Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue operations.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
The Office of Disability Inclusion trains managers to lead with empathy, improves the overall employee experience for workers with different abilities, and provides managers with easy access to a centralized workplace accommodations team.
—Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The good news is that there are a number of organizational practices that can support managers.
—Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
However, a recent workplace trends report shows that many executives and managers believe professional development is a significant challenge to their organization’s overall success.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Finally, teams where managers effectively solve problems for their team experience 29% less political tension.
—Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
What also matters is how these managers handle their own stress and behaviors toward their teams.
—Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The key is empowering your managers with the tools and resources to thrive while also fostering a culture of trust, ownership and adaptability.
—Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
And getting acquainted with new managers assigned to new roles to run the Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue operations.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
The Office of Disability Inclusion trains managers to lead with empathy, improves the overall employee experience for workers with different abilities, and provides managers with easy access to a centralized workplace accommodations team.
—Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The good news is that there are a number of organizational practices that can support managers.
—Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
However, a recent workplace trends report shows that many executives and managers believe professional development is a significant challenge to their organization’s overall success.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Finally, teams where managers effectively solve problems for their team experience 29% less political tension.
—Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
What also matters is how these managers handle their own stress and behaviors toward their teams.
—Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The key is empowering your managers with the tools and resources to thrive while also fostering a culture of trust, ownership and adaptability.
—Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for managers
Noun
-
Earlier this year, two teenagers filed a class-action lawsuit against a Kentucky youth detention center and its administrators, claiming that they were subjected to oppressive isolation, denied basic hygiene, showers, and medications, and forced to listen to a toddler song.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
-
With fewer ships, administrators also increased the fees that shippers are charged to reserve slots to use the canal.Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The project, helmed by directors Radha Mehta and Saif Jaan, explores the story of an imam facing a moral crossroads between upholding traditional mosque values and protecting a male congregant’s spiritual journey.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
-
The board had decided at a recent meeting to expand to 12 directors.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
That includes about 700 traditional equipment operators along with roughly 300 seasonal workers, supervisors, superintendents and engineering technicians, Cadue said.Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
-
Since the grand jury report was released in 2022, the district has had three permanent and two temporary superintendents.Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The San Diego Union-Tribune The list of potential candidates in District 1 is getting longer, and the remaining four supervisors will meet next week to discuss next steps.Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
-
Skip to content All Sections SUBSCRIBER ONLY The list of potential candidates in District 1 is getting longer, and the remaining four supervisors will meet next week to discuss next steps.Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near managers
Cite this Entry
“Managers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/managers. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share