bosses (around)

verb

Definition of bosses (around)next
present tense third-person singular of boss (around)
as in orders
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority that regional manager certainly likes to boss people around

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bosses (around)
  1. instructs
  2. tells
  3. commands
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  • The bill instructs the convening of an 11-member council with appointments made by the president and leaders in both parties to include academic experts, researchers, parents, youth representatives and others who are well-versed in social media and online safety.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The tablet also instructs adherents to worship on Mount Gerizim, a holy site for Samaritans, near the modern-day city of Nablus.
    Sarah Ventre, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructs
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  • Jamie gives him a lethal stare and tells him to go away.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Killers Of The Flower Moon A brilliant, heartbreaking true story, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage people and the greedy men who try to rob them of their wealth after oil is discovered on their tribal lands.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of tells
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  • While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.
    Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.
    River Akira Davis, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of commands
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“Bosses (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bosses%20%28around%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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