Thesaurus results for COMMISSIONER

commissioner

noun

Definition of commissioner

as in superintendent

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Recent Examples of commissioner Engelbert was proud of all she's accomplished in her seven-year plus tenure as commissioner, but stopped short of wanting to discuss her own mark on the league. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 In her remarks, the WNBA commissioner sounded alternately satisfied and sensitive, conveying her pride for the undeniable growth of the league over her term while also occasionally striking a defensive tone. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Mamdani has faced growing pressure from progressives over his decision to retain Tisch, a holdover from the previous administration, as police commissioner. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2026 European trade commissioner Maroš Sefčovič said Friday that China has agreed to halve its exports of hybrid cars to the bloc, after Beijing had repeatedly rejected requests. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commissioner

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Noun

Leaders say more, faster progress needed A measured summation was offered by Tony Thurmond, the outgoing state superintendent of public instruction.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
For one question, Camas School District superintendent John Anzalone chose not to answer as an administrator, but rather a father.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of superintendent

Noun

The extent of Israel’s cooperation with the payments was reflected in a 2020 letter from Yossi Cohen, then director of the Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, to Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 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

Definition of director

Noun

Three days before the test, a hospital administrator from Southampton Hospital called to confirm the appointment and review the preparation instructions.

— Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
The coaches, administrators, staff and athletes will have no affiliation with our colleges and universities but instead will be employed by their respective professional leagues.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of administrator

Noun

Organizers have held discussions around allowing overseas executives to participate virtually, Reuters reported last week, and The Wall Street Journal said that some executives are already canceling meetings.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Williams, a Democrat, works as a nonprofit executive for the Tarrant Area Food Bank.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of executive

Noun

Chen advised supervisors facing decision fatigue to review shots within their sequences rather than obsess over individual frames.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Shea’s supervisor confronted her when Shea’s findings in a cold case could not be replicated.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of supervisor

Noun

The precise air quality impact is hard to gauge since regulators could decide to simply stretch out rules that limit some natural gas plants to 30 hours of operation per year, as opposed to canceling the restraints altogether.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Fox currently expects the Roku acquisition to be completed in the first half of calendar year 2027, subject to clearance by the Justice Department and other regulators.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of regulator

Noun

Meanwhile, the Sentinel received a letter from John Stine, board chairman of the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce and eight-year member of Orange County’s Tourist Development Council.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Niinami was a dynamic, â€œhands-onâ€� leader, integrating deals like the 2014 acquisition of Jim Beam bourbon while family chairman Nobutada Saji â€œkept our corporate culture,â€� Torii says.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026