Thesaurus results for EXECUTORS

executors

noun

plural of executor

as in agents

someone who is named to act on behalf of another He named his daughter as the executor of his will.

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Recent Examples of executors Summary Wills are crucial for estate planning, defining how property is distributed, appointing executors, and designating guardians for dependents. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Mitchell Zuckerman, a cofounder of Art Market Advisors and a former Sotheby’s executive, told me that executors and beneficiaries frequently choose guarantees. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 That’s why disputes over executors and other estate fiduciaries are among the most common issues raised in probate litigation. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 29 July 2026 Because probate laws vary, executors should understand their state's requirements before assuming every creditor can continue adding interest indefinitely. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026 Antoine Fuqua’s movie, starring Jaafar Jackson, was sanctioned by Jackson’s estate and its producers include the estate’s executors. — ABC News, 5 June 2026 Michael Jackson named McClain as his estate executors, alongside lawyer John Branca, in his will. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026 But a messy dispute between Jackson’s daughter, Paris, and his estate’s executors, entertainment lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain, has taken some of the fizz out of the celebration. — Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 15 May 2026

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Noun

The rise of agents brings new risks and, in turn, new opportunities for Palo Alto.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
The same release announced that more than 4,000 customers use its agents.

— Rob Green, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of agents

Noun

Barbers and tattoo artists prepared to become drivers for delegates and student volunteers to usher dignitaries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
The party already held its endorsement convention, where delegates backed candidates for attorney general, secretary of state and other statewide offices.

— Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of delegates

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Entertainment Weekly reached out to representatives for Petersen but did not immediately hear back.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026
Department representatives met with city council members during weekly budget hearings to present in-depth budget reports and answer questions from councilors.

— Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of representatives

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Counterterrorism police had looked into the possible involvement of Iranian proxies in the Jewish ambulance arson, as well as other attacks on Jewish sites in London.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, QTRouter used commercial proxies and virtual private servers to mask that hackers based in China were accessing the infected IoT devices.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of proxies

Noun

Defense attorneys challenged the reliability of DNA tests and unsuccessfully fought against the public release of the Twiggs interview, warning prosecutors would characterize it as a confession.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Defense attorneys contend that because only a single bullet was fired — and struck its target — the crowd was not at risk.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of attorneys

Noun

Agents in Jira are generally available, allowing teams to assign work items to AI agents using the same interface as for human assignees, with full audit logging designed for compliance teams.

— Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
To assign a task, simply tick a box, add a description, choose assignees, and input an optional due date.

— Robert Anderson, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026

Definition of assignees

Noun

Central bankers, finance ministers and policymakers from around the world will gather at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and three other Cabinet ministers are also expected Tuesday morning to share details of support for workers affected by tariffs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of ministers

Noun

In his request for additional funding, Soptic said not funding more sheriff’s office personnel at this point could present serious safety concerns, including for inmates and deputies at the county’s jail.

— Sofi Zeman August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Gallegos was arrested by Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies in December 2020.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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