Thesaurus results for EXECS

execs

noun

plural of exec

as in executives

a person who manages or directs something a restaurant where the city's top execs like to have power lunches

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Recent Examples of execs The organizers have thrown open the doors to the wider world of content and distribution – and nowadays YouTube execs and creator businesses mingle with TV buyers and sellers. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Alfozan did not have authority to access the room, which is exclusively reserved for execs and their assistants. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 15 Oct. 2026 Images in the collection capture Ball and Arnaz; Pugh, Carroll and fellow Jess Oppenheimer; cinematographer Karl Freund; and audience members, execs and family who visited the Hollywood set during the CBS series’ six-season run through May 1957. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 According to a source with knowledge of Fox News’ operations, editorial decisions on whether to cover a story on digital are not decided by the senior-most network execs. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 In the lobby living room, corporate execs type away on laptops while wine enthusiasts compare notes from a crop of nearby tasting rooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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The list of senior executives did not answer the question of who would oversee the old Paramount and Warner Bros.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Economists and executives warned of thinning global oil buffers, with conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine piling pressure on the energy supply chain.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of executives

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Watching games with base runners, tough at-bats and actual strategy by managers is much more enjoyable than strikeouts and home runs with no one on base.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
According to Bank of America, timber managers acquired 55% of all acres that changed hands in 2025 against just 15% sold.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of managers

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University personnel were on-site to support the visiting teams and sent an apology email to the recreation directors at the affected schools, as well as the presidents of the participating teams.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
But much like the way studios and directors of the 1960s and ’70s embraced the once-taboo profanity and nudity, this year AI has found a new wave of advocates eager to go public.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of directors

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Kotlikoff's letter did not explain why these events are only being issued now — two years after administrators at Cornell learned about the allegations in 2024.

— Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
Bogen, along with two commissioners, several administrators, and a group of supporters, was denied access.

— Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of administrators

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Throughout the process, Wakim said, the McCoys worked with Ricky Dauenhauer — who owned NAE Contracting with his wife, Chantal Dauenhauer — as well as with project superintendents employed by NAE Contracting.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
The district had worked with SYDKIMYL in some capacity since 2019, but the expansive new contract would have Kimberly provide coaching for principals at 10 CMS middle schools as well as three assistant superintendents.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026

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