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boss

[baws, bos] / bɔs, bɒs /
NOUN
manager over other employees
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrator chief chieftain director employer executive leader owner supervisor
STRONG
controller exec foreperson head honcho overseer superintendent wheel
WEAK
big cheese big gun big person dominator girlboss head honcho helmer person in charge taskperson top dog
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employee worker
STRONG
subordinate
NOUN
game antagonist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
antagonist opponent
STRONG
adversary enemy foe
WEAK
character
Antonyms
STRONG
player protagonist
VERB
control; command
Synonyms
STRONG
administer administrate chaperone direct employ manage overlook oversee quarterback run superintend supervise survey
WEAK
take charge
Antonyms
STRONG
follow obey serve
ADJECTIVE
great
Synonyms
STRONG
capital champion fine fly top
WEAK
awesome bang-up excellent first-rate whiz-bang wonderful
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lousy terrible

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McFarlane, who was Rosenior's assistant, was in charge for a 1-1 draw against Manchester City and a defeat at Fulham in January after previous boss Enzo Maresca was sacked.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Lam, who became president this month in addition to Communist Party boss, is pushing a "new growth model" that prioritises digital and technological innovation as Vietnam aims to escape the "middle-income trap".

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Investors are also keeping tabs on the confirmation hearing by senators of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to replace Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, whose term ends next month.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Replacing the Federal Reserve’s boss was never going to be easy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“You said your boss is an Estrie,” said Daniel matter-of-factly.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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