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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  1. instructs
  2. tells
  3. commands
Verb
  • That piece of paper instructs us to pay it forward and boo someone else, all in secret of course.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2024
  • In suits brought by customers, Tesla can shift liability by pointing out that their user manual instructs drivers using Autopilot and FSD to remain alert and in control of the vehicle, with their hands on the wheel at all times in case human intervention is required to avert a crash.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of instructs
Verb
  • This tells you what the words have in common.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Their work tells the story of their lives, their communities, and their deep connection to a city that, despite its challenges, continues to inspire dreamers, artists, chefs, and creators.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of tells
Verb
  • For example, in use cases leveraging the interaction of the driver, where the driver’s voice is used through generative AI to control the function of the car, what are the protections against hijacking the voice commands?
    Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This gives them a grand, stately look that really commands attention in your bedroom.
    Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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