in charge

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Synonyms of in chargenext
: having control or custody of something
He is in charge of the training program.

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Brown would have to serve with Republican Bernie Moreno, who defeated Brown in 2024 — and would likely become the leading tactician in charge of toppling the Democrat again in 2028. — semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026 None of Wiseman’s institutional portraits have the voices of angels talking to the guy in charge. — Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026 In the Gables, the city manager is the one in charge of day-to-day operations. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control. — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in charge

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First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in charge was in 1858

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